--- title: "CBC-1339-DPS-SR-1 Holiday Activities and Food Programme Dynamic Purchasing System (August 2022 Re-opening)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3bc1130d-b447-46d8-ae91-5d3aefaae1f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3bc1130d-b447-46d8-ae91-5d3aefaae1f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bc1130d-b447-46d8-ae91-5d3aefaae1f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bc1130d-b447-46d8-ae91-5d3aefaae1f2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-18" --- # CBC-1339-DPS-SR-1 Holiday Activities and Food Programme Dynamic Purchasing System (August 2022 Re-opening) Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bc1130d-b447-46d8-ae91-5d3aefaae1f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3bc1130d-b447-46d8-ae91-5d3aefaae1f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bc1130d-b447-46d8-ae91-5d3aefaae1f2.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated a tender process titled "CBC-1339-DPS-SR-1 Holiday Activities and Food Programme Dynamic Purchasing System (August 2022 Re-opening)" for the provision of holiday activities for eligible children. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 19th September 2022. The contract period is planned to start on 18th October 2022 and end on 30th April 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold for services related to children's holiday-camp services, including child daycare services, holiday centre services, and welfare services for children and young people. The delivery addresses are in SG17 5TQ, East of England, United Kingdom. This tender by Central Bedfordshire Council provides an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to compete for delivering holiday activities within specific areas with high numbers of children eligible for free school meals. Businesses in the welfare services sector targeting children and young people could be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender aims to support the provision of essential holiday activities for eligible children and align with Department for Education (DfE) guidance, offering a chance for businesses to contribute positively to the community and enhance their service offerings. ## Notice Central Bedfordshire Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) between the Council and approved providers for the provision of holiday activities for eligible children as per the specification and in accordance with, but not limited to the Department for Education (DfE) HAF guidance and expectations alongside the School Food Standards Guidelines. Notice reference: 2022/S 000-004257 We are able to reopen this DPS up to two times per year contract year (May - April) and we are carrying out one of these reopening exercises now. Providers should predominantly focus their offer of services in the areas identified as having the highest number of children eligible for free school meals within the county which are: Sandy, Biggleswade, Shefford, Stotfold, Marston Moretaine, Cranfield, Ampthill, Flitwick, Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e10c25-976d-4f1a-84f3-3e20f8b0a22d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 18 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Oct 2022 - 30 Apr 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICKSANDS | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 55241000 - Holiday centre services - 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312110 - Child daycare services - 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 18 Aug 2022 at 14:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e10c25-976d-4f1a-84f3-3e20f8b0a22d - 18 Aug 2022 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e10c25-976d-4f1a-84f3-3e20f8b0a22d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e10c25-976d-4f1a-84f3-3e20f8b0a22d 18th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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