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title: "Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset"
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# Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70fff875-1ab4-4362-8085-8f52172e6db9

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## Summary

Somerset Council has awarded the contract for the "Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset" to SASP. This contract is part of a Department for Education initiative to provide children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals with activities and healthy meals during holidays. Classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, the contract will operate from January 2026 to December 2029. Although the tender stage has been completed, the procurement stage is at the 'award' stage as of 7th January 2026. The contract involves an expenditure of £450,000 GBP and is aimed at services across the United Kingdom, including overseas territories and regions such as the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

The coordination of the HAF programme presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for those with expertise in children's services, community engagement, and non-profit sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable for this procurement, given the focus on local community impact and service delivery. The contract reflects a robust commitment to social welfare and community development, making it an ideal opportunity for organisations seeking to expand their social impact footprint in the field of public health and welfare services.

## Notice

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is a Department for Education (DfE) funded initiative aimed at providing enriching activities and healthy meals to children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) during school holidays. Somerset Council seeks a delivery partner to coordinate the HAF programme across the county from April 2026 to March 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53be9bc4-14e7-4a25-b3c8-4765d044f399 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SASP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53be9bc4-14e7-4a25-b3c8-4765d044f399

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53be9bc4-14e7-4a25-b3c8-4765d044f399
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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