---
title: "Provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06011b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06011b

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## Summary

Blackpool Council is overseeing the procurement process for the Provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme aimed at children eligible for free school meals and other vulnerable groups, aged 4-16. Based in Blackpool (region UKD42), the procurement, currently in the award stage as of 30th March 2026, follows an open procedure. With a gross value of £6,000,000, the contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2034 subject to budget and performance requirements. The process aims to establish a closed framework agreement with providers meeting both DfE and local requirements, offering substantial opportunities within the children's holiday camp service sector.

The tender presents significant opportunities for various business types, particularly service providers specialising in children's holiday camps. This framework has appointed numerous large-scale and SME suppliers, with engagement largely based on compliance and geographic needs across Blackpool. Suppliers such as Blackpool F.C. Community Trust, Magic Club, and Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside exemplify the range of entities well-positioned to compete, highlighting inclusivity for small and voluntary organisations. The provision supports business growth by securing long-term agreements and consistent income via direct awards and fixed fees, enriching the local economy and bolstering service offerings tailored to community needs.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is seeking to put in place longer term arrangements with Providers of Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) schemes for benefits-eligible free school meal children, aged 4-16, who are in school, and other vulnerable children, aged 4-16, as defined by the Authority. This Framework is being created to purchase places and schemes to create a consortium of Providers that meet the Department for Education (DfE ) and Blackpool Councils' requirements for the HAF Programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions subject to satisfactory performance, budget allocation and ongoing requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028852-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | £2,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BLACKPOOL CARERS CENTRE; BLACKPOOL F.C. COMMUNITY TRUST; EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGY SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY INTEREST; GROUNDWORK CHESHIRE, LANCASHIRE & MERSEYSIDE; MAGIC CLUB; ROSSCON TRAINING; SKOOL OF STREET; THE BOATHOUSE YOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 07:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028852-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 13:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003898-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 14:37 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001122-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028852-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003898-2026
  16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001122-2026
  7th January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14069
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14070
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14071
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14072
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14073
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14075
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14076
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14077
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14078
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14089

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bfcct.co.uk
- http://www.epscic.org
- http://www.groundwork.org.uk
- http://www.houseofwingz.uk
- http://www.magicclub.org.uk
- http://www.rosscontraining
- http://www.thebhy.co.uk
- https://blackpoolcarers.org/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.blackpool.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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