--- title: "Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a936" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a936" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a936.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a936.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-29" --- # Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025) Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a936 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a936) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a936.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)" is conducted by Kent County Council, a regional or local authority. This project, classified under the services category within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry, is designed to promote children's physical health and wellbeing during school holidays in Kent. The process is currently in the Tender stage, and bidders can apply any time due to the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 on 11th September 2026. The programme is funded by the Department for Education and has a total estimated value of £4,000,000, divided into four active lots: North, East, South, and West of Kent. Each contract period covers 1,080 days, with no renewal options. The procurement method being used is a selective process under a 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' within the Light Touch Regime of PCR 2015, ensuring a thorough and competitive evaluation of submissions. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises, looking to expand their service offerings or enter the public sector market. Companies specialising in recreational, cultural, and sporting services, or those providing nutrition and food budgeting resources, are well-positioned to compete successfully. The initiative aims to address socio-economic challenges during school breaks, offering enriching activities and nutritious meals, which aligns with many firms' CSR goals. Winning a contract could enhance business reputation, provide steady income streams, and facilitate community impact. Bidders can apply for multiple lots, although each supplier is limited to a maximum of four awards, ensuring broad participation while fostering healthy competition. ## Notice The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Kent focuses on supporting children's physical health and wellbeing by providing nutritious meals and engaging activities during school holidays. Families with children aged four to sixteen who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) can access these free opportunities during the Easter, summer, and Christmas breaks. This initiative is funded by the Department for Education (DfE), with grant conditions outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by Kent County Council (KCC). The programme aims to address the challenges some families face during school holidays, such as increased food and childcare costs and reduced household income, which can make it difficult to provide adequate meals and activities for children. HAF offers a variety of enriching activities designed to keep children active and socially engaged during the holidays. Participating families also benefit from resources and support to help improve their understanding of nutrition and food budgeting. The opportunity to apply for this contract was first made available in December 2024. As this is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), bidders may submit applications at any time. However, submissions are reviewed in rounds, as detailed in the Invitation to Tender. ### Lot Information North To access all Tender documentation relating to this Lot please use the following access link (if you only require the access code please find it at the end of the link): https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/367XV7543T If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above URL, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: Although 'Restricted Procedure' was selected, the process followed was in fact a 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' under the Light Touch Regime to establish a DPS under PCR 2015. The system did not permit this combination, so it has been noted here for transparency. East To access all Tender documentation relating to this Lot please use the following access link (if you only require the access code please find it at the end of the link): https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/367XV7543T If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above URL, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: Although 'Restricted Procedure' was selected, the process followed was in fact a 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' under the Light Touch Regime to establish a DPS under PCR 2015. The system did not permit this combination, so it has been noted here for transparency. South To access all Tender documentation relating to this Lot please use the following access link (if you only require the access code please find it at the end of the link): https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/367XV7543T If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above URL, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: Although 'Restricted Procedure' was selected, the process followed was in fact a 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' under the Light Touch Regime to establish a DPS under PCR 2015. The system did not permit this combination, so it has been noted here for transparency. West To access all Tender documentation relating to this Lot please use the following access link (if you only require the access code please find it at the end of the link): https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/367XV7543T If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above URL, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: Although 'Restricted Procedure' was selected, the process followed was in fact a 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' under the Light Touch Regime to establish a DPS under PCR 2015. The system did not permit this combination, so it has been noted here for transparency. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050970-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Annually | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 29 May 2026 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050970-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.kent.gov.uk - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/367XV7543T ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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