--- title: "Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065460" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065460" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065460.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065460.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK" published: "2026-02-13" --- # Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28 Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065460 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065460) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065460.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Southwark is undertaking an active tender process for the "Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28," aimed at delivering holiday programmes to children aged 4–16 years who are eligible for Free School Meals. The procurement is under the services category, focusing on health, social, recreational, cultural, and community services, with a total estimated contract value of £5.4 million inclusive of VAT. Located in London, UK, this open competition follows a "light-touch" regime, with submissions closing on March 22, 2026, and enquiries accepted until March 6, 2026. The programme will commence in June 2026 and will run until March 2029, with a likely 12-month break clause incorporated. This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses involved in health, social work, recreational, cultural, or community services sectors, particularly those experienced in programme delivery and catering to youth needs. Given the evaluation criteria prioritising 60% on price and 40% on quality, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this an attractive bid if capable of aligning their services with Department of Education standards. The open procurement method invites broad participation, potentially fostering diverse partnerships to support community welfare and social development through engaging and nutritious holiday programmes. ## Notice Southwark Council is seeking to appoint providers to deliver the Holiday Activity and Food programme across Southwark, locally known as Southwark Food and Fun Programme. This programme is delivered in Easter, summer and winter school holidays to children age 4- 16 years who are eligible for benefits related Free School Meals. A 12 month break-clause is likely to be included in the contract, to be activated prior to the end of each 12 month period (if applicable). Providers will be expected to deliver the programme in line with the Department of Education's standards for holiday provision and the Council's local specification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-2026-to-2027#annex_a ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013634-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 9 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | £4,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 2QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2026 at 17:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013634-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013634-2026 13th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ODDf71tpDxcJ9tIPO_ESETlgzHx6jKA2?usp=sharing All tender documents can all be found via this GoogleDrive link (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ODDf71tpDxcJ9tIPO_ESETlgzHx6jKA2?usp=sharing). - https://forms.office.com/e/bWjbXGb2tb Please ensure this Microsoft Form is completed, alongside returning the Form of Tender, Pricing schedule spreadsheet and sample menu via email (foodandfunproposals@southwark.gov.uk). ## Notice URLs - http://www.southwark.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-2026-to-2027#annex_a - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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