---
title: "Provision of Derbyshire Holiday activities and food programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05129d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05129d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-16"
---

# Provision of Derbyshire Holiday activities and food programme

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05129d

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is planning a procurement process named "Provision of Derbyshire Holiday activities and food programme," targeted at children from low-income families in Derbyshire. The procurement falls under the industry category of welfare services for children and young people, with the main procurement category being services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with future notices expected by 1 April 2026. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1 April 2027 and end on 31 March 2028, with potential renewal extending up to 31 March 2032. The procurement will be conducted under the legal basis provided by UK legislation and is planned for the region of UKF, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector or social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, given its suitability criteria. As the programme is a managed service aimed at delivering holiday activities and food, businesses specialising in welfare services, child care, educational activities, or catering in the public sector could find this procurement particularly appealing. The contract, valued at approximately £5.6 million, provides a substantial opportunity for businesses aiming to secure a significant public sector contract aligned with community support initiatives.

## Notice

Provsion of a managed service for the Derbyshire Holiday activities and food programme for children from low income families in Derbyshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065942-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 13:30 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065942-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 08:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021067-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065942-2025
  16th October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021067-2025
  14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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