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title: "Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) - District Leads"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060096"
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# Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) - District Leads

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060096

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the 'Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) - District Leads'. The overarching project aims to manage the delivery of the HAF programme across six districts, namely Gloucester City, Cheltenham Borough, Tewkesbury District, Forest of Dean District, Stroud District, and the Cotswolds. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure and classified under health and social work services and other community services, was tailored to enhance holiday activities and food provisions for children eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). Key dates included the award on 11 March 2026, with contracts commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The estimated total value of the programme is approximately £1,411,652 including VAT.

The successful tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses in the health, social, and community services sectors to expand their reach and impact. As each district lead is tasked with coordinating various service providers, organisations specialising in youth engagement, food distribution, and community activities will find ample opportunity. Particularly, SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to engage actively given the procurement's suitability criteria. This initiative not only helps tackle holiday hunger but also promotes community cohesion and wellbeing, fostering growth for businesses aimed at making social contributions and building sustainable community networks. Ideal candidates are those with expertise in orchestrating educational and enrichment programmes and navigating governmental requirements.

## Notice

Procurement of 6 District Leads to manage the delivery periods of the HAF programme. The Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) is funded by the Department for Education to deliver activities and food to children and young people eligible for benefits related Free School Meals (FSM) during the three main school holiday periods. Total value (estimated) PS1,176,377 excluding VAT PS1,411,652 including VAT

### Lot Information

Cheltenham

The Cheltenham District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification.

Cotswolds

The Cotswolds District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification.

Forest of Dean

The Forest of Dean District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification.

Gloucester City

The Gloucester City District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification.

Stroud

The Stroud District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification.

Tewkesbury

The Tewkesbury District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification.

### Planning Information

Gloucestershire County Council invites providers to participate in pre-market engagement for the District Leads for the Holidays, Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2027.
The HAF Programme is a national initiative funded by the Department for Education, designed to support children and young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals. It provides access to enriching activities and healthy meals during school holidays, helping to reduce holiday hunger and promote wellbeing.
We will be hosting two virtual information sessions to introduce the updated programme and outline opportunities for involvement:
• Monday, 12 January 2026 at 10:00-11:00 AM
• Tuesday, 13 January 2026 at 3:00-4:00 PM
During these sessions, the Gloucestershire HAF team will:
• Present the new 2026-2027 HAF Programme specification
• Explain the application process for key roles:
o District Lead
o Community Connector
o SEND Provider
Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion regarding the programme and application process.
Full details on how to dial in will be provided, any supplier wishing to attend should respond to this notice through ProContract or please contact:
Paige.Harris@gloucestershire.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021901-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,176,377 |
| Lots value | £1,176,378 |
| Awards value | £1,176,378 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BLOODHOUND EDUCATION; CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL; FOREST VOLUNTARY ACTION FORUM; STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL; THE VENTURE COMMUNITY HUB; WORLD JUNGLE |

## 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

- 11 Mar 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021901-2026
- 21 Jan 2026 at 16:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005498-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 09:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000909-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021901-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005498-2026
  21st January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000909-2026
  7th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://theventurecommunityhub.org.uk
- http://www.stroud.gov.uk
- http://www.worldjungle.org.uk
- https://bloodhoundeducation.com
- https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org

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