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

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a34c8a70-ce4b-4389-8d11-9c3807093036

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated a tender process for the CBC-1339-DPS-SR-2 Holiday Activities and Food Programme Dynamic Purchasing System. The purpose of this procurement is to provide holiday activities for eligible children in specified areas within the county. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with the closing date for tender submissions set for January 31, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to run from March 9, 2023, to April 30, 2025, providing a significant opportunity for service providers in the welfare services sector in the East of England.

This tender by the Central Bedfordshire Council presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in welfare services for children and young people to expand their operations and contribute to the community. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the focus on services tailored to children eligible for free school meals. Interested parties should be prepared to deliver high-quality services in line with the specified requirements and the Department for Education's guidelines for holiday activities and food programmes.

## 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. 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/3190b4b3-ed5a-477c-95b0-8778aa8a636a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2023 - 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

- 3 Jan 2023 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3190b4b3-ed5a-477c-95b0-8778aa8a636a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3190b4b3-ed5a-477c-95b0-8778aa8a636a
  3rd January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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