--- title: "Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0655d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0655d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0655d7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-21" --- # Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026 Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0655d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0655d7.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026" has been led by Bedford Borough Council, acting as the buying organisation. This initiative focuses on holiday centre services within Bedford, United Kingdom (UKH24). The process has successfully reached the award stage with a framework agreement in place since 1st July 2026. The agreement spans two years and may extend for an additional 24 months based on performance and demand. The tender process adopted an open procedure and caters to the services category specifically within the educational support and holiday activities sector, backed by funding from the Department for Education. This framework creates substantial opportunities for various business types, including SMEs and large enterprises capable of delivering high-quality holiday programmes. With an inclusive approach, the framework accommodates a wide range of suppliers, thereby opening possibilities for bespoke, targeted, and specialist provisions to meet diverse community needs, including SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision. Suppliers with experience in conducting educational or activity-based programmes are particularly well-suited for participation, fostering both competition and collaborative opportunities that contribute to business growth and expansion within the educational services market. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council ('The Authority') is seeking to commission a number of local organisations capable of delivering high-quality Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme services across the Bedford Borough during the Easter, summer and December school holidays (there may also be opportunities to deliver provision during selected half-term holidays, subject to review). A bespoke multi-Supplier Framework Agreement will be set up to that effect. The Framework Agreement will be structured across three Lots, reflecting different types of provision, including open access holiday clubs, bespoke targeted provision, and specialist SEND provision. They are as follows: Lot 1: Open Access Holiday Clubs Lot 2: Bespoke, Targeted and Non-Standard Provision Lot 3: SEND Specialist Provision It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement shall commence on 1st July 2026 for a period of two (2) years from the Commencement Date with an option to extend for an additional 24 months (in two 12-month-installments). The Authority intends to re-open the Framework Agreement on an annual basis (typically in March) to allow new Suppliers to apply. Existing Suppliers appointed to the Framework Agreement will not be required to reapply but will continue to be considered for delivery through the Delivery Proposal process. Suppliers appointed to the Framework Agreement will be invited to submit Delivery Proposals ahead of each holiday period (typically issued approximately two months in advance). The HAF programme is funded by the Department for Education. Allocation of provision, including sessions, places and associated funding, will be determined by the Authority based on demand, performance, geographical coverage and available funding. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Open Access Holiday Clubs Renewal: Two possible extensions in 12-month-installments. LOT 2: Bespoke, Targeted and Non-Standard Provision Renewal: Two possible extensions in 12-month-installments. LOT 3: SEND Specialist Provision Renewal: Two possible extensions in 12-month-installments. ### Planning Information Please see document summarising the HAF 2026 programme and a few questions the authority would like the market to complete to support in their future planning before going out to tender. Document can be downloaded (free or charge) from Bedford Borough Council e-portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home project reference is BBC CH 04141 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068684-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 21 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Award date | 7 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | 2028-03-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,400,000 | | 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 23 | | Supplier names | AUTISM BEDFORDSHIRE; BARRACUDAS ACTIVITY DAY CAMPS; BEDFORD BLUES FOUNDATION; BOWERBIRDY; C KNIGHT DANCE DEVELOPMENT; CANOE TRAIL; CARE CONSORT; COUNTRY DAYS; EDU SPORTS; EVERYONE'S GANG; FUN 4 YOUNG PEOPLE (F4YP; GREENWICH LEISURE; JUNIOR ADVENTURES GROUP; LIMITLESS SPORTS & ACTIVITIES; MACCA SPORTS ACADEMIES; NU FOCUS EDUCATION; ONE YMCA; PREMIER EDUCATION; R&D COACHING; SI FFF COACHING; SPIRAL FREERUN; SPORTY SCHOLARS; SSG SERVICES (EST 2003 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55241000 - Holiday centre services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2026 at 11:57 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068684-2026 - 11 Jun 2026 at 19:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055478-2026 - 27 Apr 2026 at 11:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037994-2026 - 17 Feb 2026 at 11:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014230-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068684-2026 21st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055478-2026 11th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037994-2026 27th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014230-2026 17th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - https://www.bedford.gov.uk/ - 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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