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title: "Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045370"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-03"
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# Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045370

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## Summary

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme by Kent County Council aims to enhance children's physical health and wellbeing through free activities and nutritious meals during school holidays for those eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals. This procurement process, categorised under "Recreational, cultural, and sporting services," is primarily focused on the UK region of Kent (UKJ4). Funded by the Department for Education, the programme is currently in the 'award' stage, with recent contracts signed on 24th June 2026. The procurement utilised a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under the Light Touch Regime, despite being initially marked as a 'Restricted Procedure.' As part of the Dynamic Purchasing System, multiple contracts worth £20 million each were awarded to various suppliers like BB Soccer Limited and Quinn Estates Fowlmead Limited for different geographical lots, indicating a selective procurement method focusing on services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational and cultural services, particularly those experienced in organising children's activities and capable of promoting social and physical wellness. SMEs and large organisations alike can find growth potential by participating in this dynamic system, which allows continuous entry into the market and tendering for various lots. The business growth is particularly evident for those capable of delivering services in line with educational goals and social enrichment, providing an excellent entry point for community-focused service providers who are adept at navigating public sector contracts. The structure and recurring nature of the programme also suggest ongoing opportunities for engagement and expansion within the Kent region.

## Notice

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Kent focuses on children's physical health and wellbeing by providing healthy food and engaging activities for children and young people during the school holidays. Families of children aged four to 16 years who are in receipt of benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) can access free opportunities during the Easter, summer and Christmas holiday periods. The programme is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and delivered in accordance with grant conditions set out in the Memorandum of Understanding agreed with Kent County Council (KCC). This programme has been established to support families facing increased challenges during school holidays, including higher food and childcare costs and reduced household income. These pressures can make it more difficult for families to provide sufficient food and enrichment activities for children. The HAF programme provides a range of enriching activities, supports children and young people to remain active, and helps reduce the risk of social isolation during school holidays. Participating families are also supported to develop their understanding of nutrition and food budgeting through access to information, guidance and support.

### Lot Information

North

As Above.

East

As above.

Renewal: Optional extensions.

South

As above.

Renewal: As per ITT pack.

West

As above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062514-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Annually |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 44 |
| Supplier names | ASHFORD BME ASSOCIATION; BB SOCCER; BPS MANAGEMENT (KENT; BROGDALE CIC T/A VIBE COMMUNITY; BUZZERS ACADEMIES; CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; COACH SPORTS (LONDON) LTD T/A PROGRESSIVE SPORTS; CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST T/A MANOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL; DDIVINE TRAINING; DYNAMIC COACHING SOUTH EAST ENGLAND; ELITE COMMUNITY COACHING (UK; ELITE PATHWAYS IN SPORT AND TRAINING; FOOTBALL FUN FACTORY (COMMUNITY 037; FOOTBALL FUN FACTORY (COMMUNITY 079; G&T EVENTS LTD T/A FUTURE SURVIVAL; INCLUSIVE SPORT KENT; KHICKSTER ENTERTAINMENT AND POOLS FOR SCHOOLS; LEGENDS LEARNING CENTRE; MEGA CAMPS; NEXT THING EDUCATION CAMPS; OLYMPIA BOXING; ONCE UPON THE MAT; PREMIER SPORTSCOACH SOLUTIONS; PRIMARY SPORTS GIANTS; QUINN ESTATES FOWLMEAD LIMITED T/A BETTESHANGER COUNTRY PARK; RAMSGATE FOOTBALL CLUB (85; SIMIA CIRCUS SCHOOL; SOUTHEAST KIDS CAMPS; SPORT ON YOUR DOORSTEP; SPORTS CONNECT COMMUNITY; SPORTSCOOL MAIDSTONE; SWALE COMMUNITY LEISURE; TEAMTHEME - KENT; THE GOVERNING BODY OF WILLESBOROUGH INFANT SCHOOL; THE JOHN WALLIS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY; THE ROCKSTAR EXPERIENCE; THE SPORTS TRUST; THE STONES COMMUNITY TRUST; THE YOUNG LIVES FOUNDATION; THE ZONE YOUTH CLUB, BROADSTAIRS; TIGER CLUBS; TSC KENT; WEST FAVERSHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; YOUTH CANTERBURY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 05:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062514-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 13:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003103-2026
- 10 Dec 2025 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081329-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070398-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041246-2025
- 2 Jul 2025 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036899-2025
- 18 Apr 2024 at 15:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012718-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Recreational%2C-cultural-and-sporting-services./R46MD864HY
- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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