--- title: "Holiday Activities and Food Programme - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f8e44085-43c0-4232-8198-178e05b9a948" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8e44085-43c0-4232-8198-178e05b9a948" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8e44085-43c0-4232-8198-178e05b9a948.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8e44085-43c0-4232-8198-178e05b9a948.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-03" --- # Holiday Activities and Food Programme - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8e44085-43c0-4232-8198-178e05b9a948 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8e44085-43c0-4232-8198-178e05b9a948) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8e44085-43c0-4232-8198-178e05b9a948.json) ## Summary Medway Council is inviting tenders for the "Holiday Activities and Food Programme - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" aimed at providing holiday activities and food services to children during Easter, summer, and Christmas holidays. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 31 May 2022. The total value of the contract is £5,400,000, and it falls under the category of canteen and catering services, with additional classifications related to education, training, and recreational services. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 20 June 2022 and will extend until 30 June 2028, covering various delivery addresses across England. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering and educational sectors, particularly those specialising in children's services, food provision, and recreational activities. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the needs outlined in the tender specification. Bidders may compete for one or more of the three distinct service areas, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings within a structured and supported framework. ## Notice Medway Council are funded to deliver holiday activities and food provision over Easter, summer and Christmas school holidays every year. The provision will deliver physical and enriching activities, hot and nutritious meals at each session and links to support services to help children and families with health, wellbeing and financial support. The tender has been split into three distinct service areas, which in turn form three lots. Bidders can bid for one or more lots as outlined within the specification. Once the DPS is active, live requirements will be associated to one of the three subsequent lots and all eligible DPS members within the respective lot will be sent the mini-competition documents. As with all DPSs, there will be no cap on the maximum number of eligible members under the DPS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54ee48e-f720-49c3-82d8-0d646d7abfad | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,400,000 | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 3 May 2022 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54ee48e-f720-49c3-82d8-0d646d7abfad - 29 Apr 2022 at 18:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f71b513-45ea-4f87-9036-6dc63b7fdb90 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54ee48e-f720-49c3-82d8-0d646d7abfad 3rd May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f71b513-45ea-4f87-9036-6dc63b7fdb90 29th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0aede02a-edc7-ec11-8113-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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