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title: "CO0444 Holiday Activity Fund 2024 Reopening"
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# CO0444 Holiday Activity Fund 2024 Reopening

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3af3d13-822c-4a99-b225-51f6998c0477

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## Summary

The Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the CO0444 Holiday Activity Fund 2024 Reopening. The contract, classified under School meals, has a value of £3,500,000 and involves providing free holiday clubs with physical and enrichment activities, nutritious meals, and educational support. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 19th January 2024. The contract period is from 26th April 2024 to 28th February 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to participate in delivering the Essex ActivAte clubs across Essex and Thurrock. Businesses providing services related to youth engagement, family support, health and wellbeing, and educational activities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Essex County Council aims to engage eligible beneficiaries for free school meals and families most in need to improve their overall health and well-being through this programme.

## Notice

This is a re-opening for applications under this funding scheme. The Department for Education has provided Essex County Council with funding in order to deliver the holiday activity and food programme (HAF) across Essex during the Easter, Summer and Winter school holidays. Active Essex will be managing the programme on behalf of Essex County Council. Active Essex and Essex County Council will also be managing the HAF programme on behalf of Thurrock Council. Across Essex and Thurrock the programme is called Essex ActvAte. Essex ActivAte will engage and support young people and families who are eligible for benefits based free school meals and families most in need. The programme will provide free and inclusive holiday clubs across the county that will include a range of fun physical and enrichment activities, a free nutritious meal, nutritional education and mentoring and support for the young person and whole family. The programme aims to improve health generally, including, crucially, mental health and aim to provide the families with the knowledge and support to live healthier, happier lives. We are looking for delivery partners or consortiums who can lead and deliver Essex ActivAte clubs across Essex and Thurrock during the main school holidays. The estimated funding per provider is PS300,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7984238f-17a2-47ce-8df7-82f6a1f5913a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | CANVEY ISLAND YOUTH PROJECT; ESSEX KIDS CAMP; HOLLOWAY COACHING; INTERACT CHELMSFORD; JM & MB COACHING LTD TA PREMIER EDUCATION; POP ESSEX; PROGRESSIVE SPORTS SOUTH ESSEX; RED BALLOON FOUNDATION; ROARING LIONS ACTIVITY CAMP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2024 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7984238f-17a2-47ce-8df7-82f6a1f5913a
- 5 Jan 2024 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac236fb-47be-4822-ac99-34f10df9004a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7984238f-17a2-47ce-8df7-82f6a1f5913a
  14th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac236fb-47be-4822-ac99-34f10df9004a
  5th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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