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title: "Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a526"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a526

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## Summary

The London Borough of Newham has put forth a pipeline notice for the upcoming procurement of the "Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme". The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the potential for updates and changes as more details become available. The programme falls under the services industry category, specifically addressing children's holiday-camp services, education and training, community health, recreational, cultural, and sporting services, aiming to support community, social, and personal services. The programme will take place in the UKI41 region of the United Kingdom, with an anticipated start date of 1st April 2027, and the contract period is expected to extend until 31st March 2029, with a potential maximum extension to 31st March 2030. The procurement process is guided by a pipeline notice published on 26th May 2026 on the Find a Tender Service, with a future notice date projected for 1st October 2026. The funding and agreement specifics will be influenced by the Department of Education's allocations to local authorities in England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services, recreational programmes, and health services, as well as providers of children's holiday camps. The suitability criteria are favourable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it accessible for a diverse range of service providers. Participation in this tender could drive business growth through partnerships with a public authority, leveraging a likely framework agreement. The estimated gross value for this tender is £2,376,000, with a net amount of £1,980,000, illustrating a substantial opportunity for successful bidders. Businesses adept in working under the light-touch regime and familiar with Public Procurement Regulations will find this procurement process well-aligned with their capabilities, and the potential for renewal enhances its attractiveness for sustained growth.

## Notice

Pipeline Notice for the upcoming procurement of a Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme This notice is intended for forward looking pipeline visibility only. Details, timelines and scope are indicative and remain subject to change and will be notified in further Notices as the procurement progresses. Funding is linked to The Department of Education (DfE) has confirming the levels of funding that all Local Authorities in England will receive, this will also impact on the length and type of agreement being used. The Authority also reserves the right to utilise existing Public Procurement Regulations 2015 Framework Agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems that they are permitted to use should it be deemed the most suitable market route.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049292-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,980,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E16 2QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Royal Albert |
| Westminster constituency | West Ham and Beckton |
| Delivery location | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 19:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049292-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049292-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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