--- title: "Holiday Activity Fund Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06663d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06663d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06663d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06663d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-24" --- # Holiday Activity Fund Framework Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06663d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06663d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06663d.json) ## Summary Reading Borough Council has completed the award phase of a procurement for the "Holiday Activity Fund Framework," targeting services within the social work category, without accommodation, and recreational, cultural, and sporting services. Located in the UKJ11 region (Reading, UK), this procurement takes place under an open procedure. The programme, supported by a £450,000 fund for the year 2026-2027, aims to deliver the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for children eligible for free school meals, thus addressing food insecurity and educational inequalities during school holidays. The process, currently in the award stage, began on 24th June 2026, with contracted services set to commence on 13th July 2026, concluding by 2027, with potential renewals extending up to 2029. This procurement presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in social services and recreational activities, particularly those focusing on community engagement and youth programmes. The project supports a range of suppliers, including SMEs like AN SSC Limited and N3W ANGLE CIC, and larger entities such as Greenwich Leisure Limited. The framework agreement offers opportunities for sustainable partnerships with local authorities, while enhancing community outreach and service provision capabilities. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality services, facilitate local partnerships, and address educational and social needs would be strategically positioned to benefit from this initiative. ## Notice Reading Borough Council have been awarded funding from the Department for Education to deliver the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for three further years (April 2026 - March 2029). RBC has been awarded PS450,000 for 2026 - 2027. The HAF programme provides access to healthy meals and enriching activities for children and young people eligible for free school meals between the ages of 5 to 16. It addresses food insecurity, social isolation, and educational inequalities during school holidays. Key benefits include: * Reaching thousands of disadvantaged children each year with food, physical activity, and learning. * Improved wellbeing, readiness to learn, and community engagement. * Strengthened local partnerships across schools, the voluntary sector, and community organisations. * Fulfilment of statutory duties and DfE expectations. Investment appraisal indicates that continuing or enhancing the current service model is the most cost-effective and impactful use of the grant ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059346-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | £360,000 | | Awards value | £360,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 15 | | Supplier names | AN SSC; COMMUNITY MISSION PROJECT; DEBBIE'S CHILDCARE SERVICES; GRASSROOTZ YOUTH; GREENWICH LEISURE; GRIP-UK; JUNIOR ADVENTURES GROUP; KOOSA KIDS; MAKE SENSE THEATRE; N3W ANGLE; NEXT THING EDUCATION CAMPS; NSSPORT MJ; READING FC COMMUNITY TRUST; STORYY EDUCATION; U SPORTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2026 at 10:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059346-2026 - 10 Mar 2026 at 12:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021297-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059346-2026 24th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021297-2026 10th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - http://www.gll.org - http://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk - http://www.n3wangle.com - http://www.nssport3.co.uk - http://www.sportscool.org - http://www.u-sports.co.uk - https://makesensetheatre.com - https://theglobe.is/community-mission/ - https://www.koosakids.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nextthing.education - https://www.reading.gov.uk/ - https://www.theclimbinghangar.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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