---
title: "Provision of Derbyshire Holiday Activities and Food Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ae9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# Provision of Derbyshire Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ae9

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## Summary

The procurement process is being managed by Derbyshire County Council for the "Provision of Derbyshire Holiday Activities and Food Programme," which falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a milestone scheduled for 2nd March 2026, which is the deadline for completing a questionnaire related to the market engagement phase. This initiative is designed to meet the needs of children aged 4-16 years eligible for benefits-related free school meals within the UKF region. The overall programme is set to run from 2027 to 2029, and procurement follows a light-touch regime above the threshold for standard procedures.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) focusing on health, social work, and child welfare services. The project requires providers capable of delivering enriching holiday activities and nutritious meals, presenting potential growth avenues for businesses with expertise in these areas. Companies experienced in partnering with public sector authorities or implementing community-focused programmes would find this opportunity well-aligned with their capacities to compete and expand their service offerings.

## Notice

The Department for Education announced the renewal of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme Fund (HAF) in August 2025. The Council is carrying out soft market testing for delivery of years two-and-three of the 3-year programme (2027-2029) to offer funded holiday provision to children aged 4-16 years who are eligible for benefits related free school meals - including healthy food and enriching activities.

### Planning Information

The Soft Market information can be accessed via the following link:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2a89d4eb-b201-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
The deadline for completion of the questionnaire is 10:00 on 02/03/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011289-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 11:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011289-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011289-2026
  9th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2a89d4eb-b201-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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