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title: "CBC-1339-DPS-SR-1 Holiday Activities and Food Programme Dynamic Purchasing System August 2022 Reopening"
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# CBC-1339-DPS-SR-1 Holiday Activities and Food Programme Dynamic Purchasing System August 2022 Reopening

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036009

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has conducted a procurement process for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, focusing on services for children's holiday-camp activities. The procurement stage was an open procedure with the title "CBC-1339-DPS-SR-1 Holiday Activities and Food Programme Dynamic Purchasing System August 2022 Reopening." The procurement aimed to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for approved providers to offer holiday activities to eligible children in specific areas within Central Bedfordshire. The procurement method was an open procedure, and key dates included the tender period ending on September 19, 2022.

This tender opportunity creates business growth potential for providers offering youth activities, sports activities, creative activities, and multi-activity holiday clubs for children and young people in Central Bedfordshire. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in child welfare services, youth engagement, and creative education would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Central Bedfordshire Council, as the buying organization, aims to enhance the well-being and development of children through varied and enriching activities, offering opportunities for providers to contribute positively to the local community.

## 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: 2022/S 000-004257We 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Youth Activities

For youth provision we are looking for clubs that can offer varied and enriching age appropriate activities which could include but does not have to be restricted to physical activities such as nature walks, swimming or trampolining, creative activities such as music lessons, song writing workshops or dance and acting workshops, visits and trips out to local attractions such as farms, zoos and theatres or support with careers advice, mental health and further education options . Sessions aimed at children and young people aged between 11 and 16 years old.

Renewal: The DPS is running for an initial period of three years from May 2022, with the option to extend, at the Council's discretion, for a further two years. This will also be subject to funding from the DfE.

Lot 2: Sports Activities

For sports provision we are looking for clubs that can offer varied and enriching physical activity which could include but does not have to be restricted to activities such as rugby, swimming, cricket, tennis, golf, football, gymnastics, trampolining, dance, cycling, netball or basketball. Sessions should be aimed at children and young people aged between 5 and 16 years old.

Renewal: The DPS is running for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend, at the Council's discretion, for a further two years. This will also be subject to funding from the DfE.

Lot 3: Creative Activities

For creative provision we are looking for clubs that can offer varied and enriching creative activities which could include but does not have to be restricted to activities such as pottery, painting, acting, a range of different dance styles, learning to play a musical instrument or song writing. Sessions should be aimed at children and young people aged between 5 and 16 years old.

Renewal: The DPS is running for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend, at the Council's discretion, for a further two years. This will also be subject to funding from the DfE.

Lot 4: Multi-Activity Holiday Clubs

For the Multi-Activity holiday club provision, we are looking for clubs that can offer varied and enriching age-appropriate activities which could include but does not have to be restricted to: physical activities such outdoor games, nature walks, the use of scooters, bikes and outdoors sports equipment, creative activities such as access to musical instruments, singing, arts and crafts and cooking, fun educational games and activities such as board games, books/story time and sand/water play. Providers should also consider and include local outings such as trips to farms, zoos and theatres or support with careers advice, mental health and further education options. Multi-Activity holiday club sessions should be as aimed at children and young people from reception class to year 11.

Renewal: The DPS is running for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend, at the Council's discretion, for a further two years. This will also be subject to funding from the DfE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003375-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| 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 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | 4UPUK; CHRISTINA MARKS SCHOOL OF PERFORMANCE ARTS; DKD COACHING; SSG SERVICES (EST 2003 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2023 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003375-2023
- 18 Aug 2022 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023012-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire

## Provenance

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