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title: "Holiday Activities and Food Service (HAF)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e56e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Holiday Activities and Food Service (HAF)

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e56e

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has successfully commissioned the Holiday Activities and Food Service (HAF) programme, targeting children eligible for free school meals. This procurement is part of a complete tender process within the services industry. The HAF programme spans from June 2026 to May 2029, with a total contract value of £587,715.6. The process moved from tendering in late 2025 to awarding in early 2026, with the contractual agreement signing on 27 February 2026. The programme supports holiday childcare needs across Easter, Summer, and Christmas holidays within the UKD72 region, underlining its importance for local community welfare. The procurement method was an open competition, light-touch regime, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). The official procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award to Merseyside Play Action Council, highlighting their capability in Education and Training Services.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in educational and community services. Firms with expertise in delivering social value through quality enrichment activities and childcare services could find similar opportunities, especially within the Liverpool region. SMEs and VCSE-oriented companies would particularly benefit from engaging in these contracts due to the focus on inclusivity in procurement process criteria. The extended contract term and potential renewal options provide an avenue for long-term business stability, strengthening presence in a prominent local government-funded initiative. With social value considerations comprising a significant aspect of award criteria, businesses can leverage this to enhance reputational growth and community impact, aligning with strategic goals in public service delivery.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council has commissioned a Provider to deliver the HAF Programme, funded by the Department for Education, to support children and young people (Reception to Year 11) eligible for benefits-related free school meals. The programme provides healthy meals, enriching activities, and free holiday childcare during Easter, Summer, and Christmas school holidays.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two further 12 month extension options (subject to funding)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018954-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | £490,000 |
| Awards value | £489,763 |
| Contracts value | £489,763 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERSEYSIDE PLAY ACTION COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018954-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 14:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012447-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 12:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075643-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018954-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012447-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075643-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseyplay.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.liverpool.gov.uk

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