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title: "WP3752 - Holiday Activity and Food Programme - Free School Meals - Christmas Provision - AWARD"
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# WP3752 - Holiday Activity and Food Programme - Free School Meals - Christmas Provision - AWARD

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89e4d5c8-a650-4781-9b7a-3cc9225df2b2

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## Summary

Walsall Council e-Tendering has completed the procurement process for the Holiday Activity and Food Programme, aimed at providing free school meals during the Christmas holiday period. The initiative, funded with £1.8 million from the Department for Education, targets families eligible for benefits related to free school meals within the Walsall area. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 30th October 2021 and concluding on 24th December 2021. Notably, the contract was awarded on 29th October 2021, securing leading suppliers for this vital service, which includes the provision of school meals and related activities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in food services, educational programmes, and community welfare initiatives. Companies that are capable of delivering healthy meal options and engaging activities for children, especially those with experience in catering for diverse dietary needs, would be well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on local community services are encouraged to explore this opportunity, as the initiative aims to enhance support for families in need during key holiday periods.

## Notice

In Walsall there are currently 14,197 children who are currently enrolled in Walsall schools whose parents claim school meals. Of these children; 9,150 are aged 5 of 11 (primary school age children) 4,608 are aged 12 to 16 (secondary school age children) The Department for Education (DfE) have provided Walsall Council with ?1.8m to provide children within the borough with healthy activities and school meals throughout key holiday periods through the Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF). This funding is for families who receive benefits related free school meals. The HAF programme offers valuable support for families on lower incomes, offering them access to rewarding and dynamic activities alongside healthy meals over the school holidays. This programme has already been successfully delivered across the Walsall Borough over the Easter and summer holiday periods, both of which were met with incredibly positive feedback. The Council aim to build on and further enhance the holiday provisions that have already taken place for the Christmas holiday period. The Council are seeking up to 3 Providers to deliver the free school meals element of the Christmas holiday HAF provision. The number of Provider's appointed is dependent on which aspects of the specification bidders are able to deliver.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23dcca7d-d6f8-4343-ba28-59a938191649 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2021 - 24 Dec 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15894210 - School meals
- 15897300 - Food parcels
- 44618420 - Food cans
- 55523100 - School-meal services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23dcca7d-d6f8-4343-ba28-59a938191649

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23dcca7d-d6f8-4343-ba28-59a938191649
  29th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

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