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title: "Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset"
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# Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d8d5

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## Summary

Somerset Council is inviting organisations to participate in the open procurement process for coordinating the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset. This initiative, funded by the Department for Education, seeks to provide enriching activities and nutritious meals to children eligible for free school meals during holidays. The tender falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the UKK23 region, specifically Taunton, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure method. The tender, identified by EPRO1000318 / ERFX1002481, has a closing submission deadline of 4th December 2025, and awards are expected to be finalised by 31st December 2025. The contract is set to run from April 2026 to March 2029, with a total value of £540,000 including VAT.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in service delivery in the education and social sectors. The open procurement method encourages participation from a wide range of potential bidders, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a significant emphasis on quality (60%) and social value (10%) within the evaluation criteria, businesses that focus on high-quality service provision and community impact are well-positioned to compete effectively. This contract not only provides financial growth but also the chance to enhance community involvement and develop a stronger presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is a Department for Education (DfE) funded initiative aimed at providing enriching activities and healthy meals to children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) during school holidays. Somerset Council seeks a delivery partner to coordinate the HAF programme across the county from April 2026 to March 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070395-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 12:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070395-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070395-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset EPRO1000318 / ERFX1002481

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/LoginCoordinationoftheHolidayActivitiesandFood(HAF)ProgrammeinSomersetEPRO1000318/ERFX1002481
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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