--- title: "SOL - Holiday Activity Fund FCA (2024)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fba8472-7691-469b-a5ed-f9221d6597ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fba8472-7691-469b-a5ed-f9221d6597ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fba8472-7691-469b-a5ed-f9221d6597ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fba8472-7691-469b-a5ed-f9221d6597ad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)" published: "2024-01-19" --- # SOL - Holiday Activity Fund FCA (2024) Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fba8472-7691-469b-a5ed-f9221d6597ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fba8472-7691-469b-a5ed-f9221d6597ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fba8472-7691-469b-a5ed-f9221d6597ad.json) ## Summary The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the Holiday Activity Fund Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) for 2024. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on January 19, 2024, at 12:00 UTC. The contract period is scheduled to start on March 1, 2024, and end on September 30, 2025. This opportunity falls under the education and training services category and is aimed at facilitating holiday activities for school-aged children from Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure above the threshold, providing opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. This tender for the Holiday Activity Fund presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in providing youth education services. Businesses interested in catering to the specified activities aimed at promoting health, physical activity, and overall well-being of school-aged children are well-suited to compete. The procurement process emphasises the need for enriching and engaging activities that support the development of resilience, character, and educational attainment. By registering with CSW-JETS, businesses can apply for this contract and contribute to the provision of quality holiday clubs for eligible children in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. ## Notice Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is to establish a Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) covering Holiday Activity Fund Services which will be open for use by SMBC (linked to SOL - 14927). As a result of this programme, we want children who attend this provision to: * eat healthily over the school holidays * be active during the school holidays * take part in engaging and enriching activities which support the development of resilience, character and wellbeing along with their wider educational attainment * be safe and not to be socially isolated * have a greater knowledge of health and nutrition * be more engaged with school and other local services Holiday provision is for school aged children from Reception to Year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals. Benefits-related free school meals (referred to as FSM) are available to pupils if their parents are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits and have a claim verified by their Local Authority. As of November 2023, there were 9665 children who attend a Solihull school, registered as FSM from Reception to Year 11. Providers are asked to ensure that the offer of free holiday club provision is available for all children in receipt of FSM in their area, though this does not mean we expect all to attend as the provision is voluntary. All children in reception, year 1 and year 2 in England's state-funded schools receive a free meal under the Department for Education's universal infant free school mean (UIFSM) policy. Infant pupils who receive a free meal under UIFSM must also be eligible for benefits-related FSM to be able to access a place on the HAF programme. This FCA broadly covers: 1. Activities Enrichment activities Holiday clubs must provide fun and enriching activities that provide children with opportunities to: * develop new skills or knowledge * consolidate existing skills and knowledge * try out new experiences * have fun and socialise This could include but is not limited to: * physical activities, for example, football, swimming, table tennis or cricket * creative activities, for example, putting on a play, junk modelling or drumming workshops * experiences, for example, a nature walk or visiting a city farm * free play, for example, fun and freedom to relax and enjoy themselves Physical activities Holiday clubs must provide activities that meet the physical activity guidelines on a daily basis. In line with those guidelines, we expect: * All children and young people participating in the HAF programme should engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for an average of at least 60 minutes per day. It should be noted that this does not have to be in the form of a structured activity session, but can include active travel, free play and sports. * Children and young people participating in the HAF programme should engage in a variety of types and intensities of phy... Additional information: To apply for this contract please register with CSW-JETS using the following link www.csw-jets.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7af4dc-5099-46b1-a723-5c233295aadf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80310000 - Youth education services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2024 at 10:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7af4dc-5099-46b1-a723-5c233295aadf - 4 Jan 2024 at 13:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7af4dc-5099-46b1-a723-5c233295aadf - 4 Jan 2024 at 13:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7af4dc-5099-46b1-a723-5c233295aadf - 15 Dec 2023 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7af4dc-5099-46b1-a723-5c233295aadf - 15 Dec 2023 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7af4dc-5099-46b1-a723-5c233295aadf - 15 Dec 2023 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7af4dc-5099-46b1-a723-5c233295aadf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7af4dc-5099-46b1-a723-5c233295aadf 19th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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