This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 09:48

Award

14 May 2026 at 16:17

Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by Hyndburn Borough Council, focusing on the delivery of the Holiday Activities & Food Programme in Hyndburn for the year 2026-27. The industry category falls under health and social work services, aimed primarily at supporting children from low-income families during school holidays. The location of the project is based in Accrington, with services delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 2nd July 2026, following an open procurement procedure, and the contract duration is initially one year, starting from 20th July 2026 to 3rd January 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029, subject to funding. Key dates include the mobilisation periods from 20th July to 1st September 2026, and from 17th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027, aligning with school holidays.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in health, social care, and related support services. SMEs with a strong track record in delivering community-focused programmes, especially those with capabilities in managing child-safe activities and food services, would be well-positioned to compete. The project requires providers to demonstrate compliance with safety, safeguarding, and inclusivity standards, providing a platform for enhancing their operational profiles and expanding service reach. Businesses interested in leveraging social value, through economic, social, or environmental contributions according to the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, will find this tender advantageous for long-term growth and community impact.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Delivery of Holiday Activities & Food Programme in Hyndburn 2026-27

Notice Description

To provide the Holiday Activities and Food Programme in Hyndburn during mobilisation period 2 (20th July 2026 to 1st September 2026) and mobilisation period 3 (17th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027). The contract is for one year, initially, but could be extended for a further 2 years, subject to confirmation of further funding from the DfE.

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/062062-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£988,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 3 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYNDBURN LEISURE

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