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title: "CBC-1339-DPS-SR-2 Holiday Activities and Food Programme Dynamic Purchasing System (January 2023 Re-opening) - AWARD"
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# CBC-1339-DPS-SR-2 Holiday Activities and Food Programme Dynamic Purchasing System (January 2023 Re-opening) - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-727bc0fd-7777-49d9-bffc-16c2d24b05a4

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded the contract for the 'CBC-1339-DPS-SR-2 Holiday Activities and Food Programme Dynamic Purchasing System (January 2023 Re-opening)'. The contract involves the provision of holiday activities for eligible children in specific areas within the county. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period is from 9th March 2023 to 30th April 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for service providers, especially those offering child daycare, welfare services, and holiday camp services, to engage with the Central Bedfordshire Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract. The contract's focus on high-demand areas for free school meals presents a strategic advantage for businesses targeting these regions for growth and expansion.

## 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 2023/S 000-000050 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f93e097-c963-4a92-abc8-f3241729241b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVATE MANAGEMENT; FAMILIES UNITED NETWORK; HEAR2LISTEN |

## 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

- 14 Jul 2023 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f93e097-c963-4a92-abc8-f3241729241b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f93e097-c963-4a92-abc8-f3241729241b
  14th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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