---
title: "Holiday Activity and Food Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Holiday Activity and Food Programme

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649c6

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council under the Holiday Activity and Food Programme aims to provide free holiday activities for children and young people receiving benefits-based free school meals. This tender belongs to the education and training services category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically the region UKK24. The procurement stage is complete as of March 31, 2026. The process followed a direct award method, targeting a select group of accredited providers. The contracts were signed on February 5, 2026, covering a delivery period from February 6, 2026, to March 31, 2026.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for business growth, primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations in the education services sector. Companies providing education, training, and related services are well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in delivering programmes to support vulnerable groups. Such opportunities not only aid in expanding service offerings but also enhance business visibility and credibility. Given the significant funding attached to this programme, providers can expect stable financial returns during the contract duration, boosting both revenue and reputation in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Department for Education funded holiday activity and food programme (HAF) provides free holiday activity places for children and young people in receipt of benefits-based free school meals, from reception year to age 16.

### Procurement Information

Using a select of accredited providers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029961-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £765,769 |
| Contracts value | £785,568 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 24 |
| Supplier names | 360 DEGREE SPORTS COACHING DORSET; AFC BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST; ASPIRE LIFE SPORTS; BH LIVE ACTIVE- SIR DAVID ENGLISH; CASA CAMP; CREATIVE KIDS; CUDDLES DAY NURSERY; DANCE4ALL; EDUCAMPS; FOUNDATION SPORTS & PLAY; KIDSCAPE; LET'S GET LOUD; LITTLE ANGELS NURSERY AND HOLIDAY CLUB; MACKENZIES HOLIDAY CLUB/ MACKENZIES GYM; POKESDOWN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL; POUNCING PANTHERS; PREMIER SPORTS BOURNEMOUTH LLP T/A PREMIER EDUCATION; SAFE AND SOUND CHILDCARE CIC T/A ST CLAIRE'S CHILDCARE- ST. PETER'S; SC CLUB; SOMERFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE; SPARKS BOURNEMOUTH; ST MICHAEL'S PRIMARY SCHOOL- HOLIDAY CLUB; STARS HOLIDAY CLUB; THE ROBBIE ROCKET FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 15:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029961-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010822-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029961-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010822-2026
  6th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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