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title: "HCC - 07/25 - Provision of Management of the Holiday Activity and Food Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0561a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-15"
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# HCC - 07/25 - Provision of Management of the Holiday Activity and Food Programme

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0561a5

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for managing the Holiday Activity and Food Programme, with The University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation serving as the supplier. The procurement process, following an open procedure under the "light touch" regime, focused on the delivery of health and social work services across the UKH23 region, including areas such as Stevenage and Hatfield. This service contract, valued at approximately £1.39 million gross, commenced on 1st January 2026 and is set to run until 31st December 2028, with a potential one-year extension, subject to funding availability. The contract was initiated to support children receiving benefits-related free school meals through various programmes, including holiday-based health and nutrition activities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational, nutritional, or social services aimed at children and families. Companies with expertise in programme coordination, especially those capable of managing large-scale, community-oriented projects, will find this contract beneficial for business expansion. While the awarded supplier is a large university entity, the contract's focus on inclusive service delivery also opens avenues for SMEs and VCSEs to partner or subcontract, particularly those with strong local knowledge and engagement capabilities. Businesses that excel in providing comprehensive service packages, ensuring safeguarding standards, and promoting community welfare are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council went out to Procurement for the Provision of Management of the Holiday Activity and Food Programme. This is a UK7 Contract Details Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The core Contract Periods is two (2) years with the option to extend for up to one (1) further year subject to available funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003313-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,157,280 |
| Lots value | £1,157,280 |
| Awards value | £1,157,280 |
| Contracts value | £1,157,280 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 09:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003313-2026
- 7 Oct 2025 at 10:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062805-2025
- 17 Jul 2025 at 15:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041099-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003313-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062805-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041099-2025
  17th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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## Notice URLs

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

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