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title: "W5073 - Holiday Activity and Food Bright Bookings Portal"
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buyer: "WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# W5073 - Holiday Activity and Food Bright Bookings Portal

Buyer: WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-caae73df-deda-445c-b161-01312094cf67

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## Summary

Walsall Metro Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "W5073 - Holiday Activity and Food Bright Bookings Portal," focusing on the software package and information systems industry. The procurement, designated as a “selective” process, operated under a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £49,500, involves the development of an online portal to streamline the management of the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme, which is a seasonal initiative occurring during Easter, Summer, and Christmas periods. The procurement reached the award stage, with Sentinel Partners Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Birmingham, being chosen as the supplier. The contract runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with all activities administered from Walsall, England.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for growth within the technology sector, particularly for SMEs engaged in software development and information systems. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to enhance the functionality of the HAF programme portal would find this contract appealing, particularly those with experience working within public sector frameworks. The contract aligns with SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public service technology solutions, leveraging their expertise to deliver value and efficiency to local government operations.

## Notice

An online portal to manage the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme that operates every Easter, Summer and Christmas for children eligible for Free School Meals,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191a48bf-5aa7-4fa4-98c5-902780382dab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,500 |
| 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 METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| 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 | SENTINEL PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191a48bf-5aa7-4fa4-98c5-902780382dab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191a48bf-5aa7-4fa4-98c5-902780382dab
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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