Tender

Delivery of the Holiday Activities & Food Programme in Hyndburn

HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Hyndburn Borough Council is actively seeking a provider to deliver the Holiday Activities & Food Programme in Hyndburn, focusing on supporting children from low-income families during school holidays. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work services category, offering business opportunities in the region UKD46, Accrington, United Kingdom. The process is in the Tender stage with an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 12th May 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 30th April 2026. The programme is planned for an initial one-year contract starting 20th July 2026, with potential yearly extensions up to three years subject to DfE funding.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community service delivery, particularly those capable of addressing food security, social inclusion, and child development. Organisations with experience in health and social work services, possessing strong safeguarding protocols, food safety standards, and a commitment to inclusiveness, would be well-suited to pursue this contract. The opportunity is favourable for SMEs and VCSEs with a robust track record in delivering similar programmes, ensuring quality, safety, and sufficient capability to manage a substantial project within specified timelines. The programme aims to enrich the lives of children, creating positive social value in the community.

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Notice Title

Delivery of the Holiday Activities & Food Programme in Hyndburn

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to commission the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme ("HAF Programme") provider in Hyndburn. The Provider will make available and deliver the HAF Programme to children from low-income families during school holidays periods. Children from low-income households are more likely to experience food insecurity and social isolation, miss out on physical activity and enriching experiences, and fall behind in development and well-being. This contract is for an initial one-year period, comprising Mobilisation Period 2 (20th July 2026 to 1st September 2026) and Mobilisation Period 3 (17th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027). The contract may be extended annually by the Council for a further two years, subject to confirmation of further funding from the DfE. The Provider must have sufficient resource and capability to deliver the HAF Programme successfully for up to three-years (2026 to 2029) The Provider must be able to demonstrate that they operate in a responsible, safe and legally compliant manner, and have in place relevant and appropriate policies and procedures for: * Safeguarding, including the recruitment of staff and volunteers who must hold a valid Enhanced DBS * Food safety * Health and safety * Data protection * Equality and Diversity * Relevant insurance policies * Accessibility and inclusiveness * Record keeping

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract is for an initial one-year period, comprising Mobilisation Period 2 (20th July 2026 to 1st September 2026) and Mobilisation Period 3 (17th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027). The contract may be extended annually by the Council for a further two years, subject to confirmation of further funding from the DfE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035007-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 3 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ACCRINGTON
Postcode
BB5 0PF
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Hyndburn
Electoral Ward
Spring Hill
Westminster Constituency
Hyndburn

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