--- title: "Holidays, Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c908" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c908" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c908.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c908.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-18" --- # Holidays, Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025) Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c908 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c908) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c908.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is initiating a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, targeting children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) aged 4-16. The tender, titled "Holidays, Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)," falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV code 85000000). The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and is active. The programme will be divided into geographical lots covering North, East, South, and West Kent, with providers able to bid for specific districts or parishes. The submission deadline for bids is 27 January 2025. This initiative will provide healthy food and enriching activities during school holidays, contributing to community wellbeing across Kent. The procurement method applied is a competitive procedure with negotiation, facilitated electronically in English. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health, social work, and community-based services to expand their operations within Kent. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive holiday programmes and food services for children are well-suited to compete. The DPS structure enables diverse organisations, including small and medium enterprises, to bid for multiple lots, enhancing their chances of securing contracts. Additionally, the DPS will be reviewed annually with potential for renewal based on performance and available funding, offering sustained business growth opportunities. The focus on community services supports long-term engagements that can benefit both the service providers and the residents of Kent. ## Notice Kent County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The HAF programme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities for children and young people during school holidays. The DPS will be divided into geographical lots covering North, East, South, and West Kent, with opportunities for providers to bid for specific districts or parishes. The programme targets children aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM). ### Lot Information North Kent Kent County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The HAF programme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities for children and young people during school holidays. The DPS will be divided into geographical lots covering North, East, South, and West Kent, with opportunities for providers to bid for specific districts or parishes. The programme targets children aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM). Renewal: The DPS will be reviewed annually and may be renewed based on performance and funding availability. Two contract extensions of up to 12 months are available. East Kent Kent County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The HAF programme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities for children and young people during school holidays. The DPS will be divided into geographical lots covering North, East, South, and West Kent, with opportunities for providers to bid for specific districts or parishes. The programme targets children aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM). Renewal: The DPS will be reviewed annually and may be renewed based on performance and funding availability. Two contract extensions of up to 12 months are available. South Kent Kent County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The HAF programme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities for children and young people during school holidays. The DPS will be divided into geographical lots covering North, East, South, and West Kent, with opportunities for providers to bid for specific districts or parishes. The programme targets children aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM). Renewal: The DPS will be reviewed annually and may be renewed based on performance and funding availability. Two contract extensions of up to 12 months are available. West Kent Kent County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The HAF programme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities for children and young people during school holidays. The DPS will be divided into geographical lots covering North, East, South, and West Kent, with opportunities for providers to bid for specific districts or parishes. The programme targets children aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM). Renewal: The DPS will be reviewed annually and may be renewed based on performance and funding availability. Two contract extensions of up to 12 months are available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040731-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | IV.1.3. This procurement does involve the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Light Touch Regime. DPS Rounds will reopen annually (see ITT letter for further details) | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040731-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=af32734b-99fd-ee11-812a-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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