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title: "Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066fab

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark invites bids for the "Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28". This tender is part of an active procurement process aimed at securing services to deliver holiday activities and meals to children aged 4-16 who receive benefits related to Free School Meals. The programme will occur during Easter, summer, and winter school holidays. Interested parties must submit their documents by 30th March 2026 at 10:30 am through the provided email address and ensure completion of the relevant Microsoft Form. The procurement method is open and falls under a "Below threshold - open competition" category, specifically targeting services in health, social work, recreation, and community sectors within South London's region UKI44.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, as well as recreational and community activities. Given the programme's local impact, businesses that focus on community engagement and support will find this tender particularly rewarding. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the tender prioritises both quality and pricing with a 40% and 60% weighting, respectively. With a contract value grossing up to £5.4 million and a start date projected for June 2026, successful bidders can secure a substantial contract that spans nearly three years, providing sustained business growth and community improvement opportunities.

## 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/025490-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 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

- 19 Mar 2026 at 17:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025490-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025490-2026
  19th March 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

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