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title: "Holiday Activities and Food Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Holiday Activities and Food Service

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d748bc7-7058-416e-865d-a46b3d68149e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Service, initiated by Liverpool City Council, focuses on delivering education and training services for children eligible for free school meals during school holidays, namely Easter, Summer, and Christmas. The tender follows an open procedure and targets the service delivery from June 2026 to May 2029 within England, UK. The procurement has moved from the tender stage, originally published on 21st November 2025, to the award stage, confirmed on 3rd March 2026, with Merseyside Play Action Council being the successful supplier. The total contract value amounts to £450,000, with the contract period ranging from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on children's welfare and food service management. With a robust contract value, businesses fitting this profile can leverage their expertise to expand within the public sector, enhance service quality, and potentially secure further extensions or additional contracts from similar councils or organisations, given the emphasis on inclusivity and community service in the procurement strategy.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council is seeking a provider to deliver the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for children and young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals. The service will run during Easter, Summer, and Christmas school holidays from June 2026 to May 2029 (subject to funding and extension options).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/986141a8-afaf-4f9c-9b30-727a64d18faf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERSEYSIDE PLAY ACTION COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/986141a8-afaf-4f9c-9b30-727a64d18faf
- 21 Nov 2025 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81da5c9-2537-4bf3-9280-74fa2e5e59f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/986141a8-afaf-4f9c-9b30-727a64d18faf
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81da5c9-2537-4bf3-9280-74fa2e5e59f0
  21st November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2c96546e-10c6-f011-813a-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

## Provenance

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