Holiday, Activities and Food (HAF) Programme - Round 4
Description: Southend-on-Sea City Council are seeking to add additional suppliers to join the Framework Agreement for the provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme Services (HAF) in Southend-on Sea. The Healthy Activities and Food programme (HAF) has been funded by the Department for Education to deliver activities and food to vulnerable children during school holiday periods. The provision must be used to provide access to holiday activity programmes as follows:- At least 4 hours for 4 days a week for 4 weeks the Summer, and a week in Easter and a week at Christmas- Inclusive and accessible provision - Provision offered to all Benefits related FSM children of statutory school age in Southend-on-Sea. The minimum standards for the delivery of high quality provision include healthy food (meeting the school (read more...)
Summary: Southend-on-Sea City Council has initiated a procurement process under the open procedure to expand its Framework Agreement for the provision of the Holiday, Activities and Food (HAF) Programme - Round 4. This project focuses on health and social work services, with a primary location in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom. The tender, valued at £5,040,000, invites submissions from interested parties to enhance the delivery of holiday activity programmes aimed at vulnerable children. This procurement, in the tender stage, has a deadline for submissions at 12 Noon on Friday, 25th September 2026. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 6th November 2026 and could potentially extend until 30th November 2031, depending on demand and funding continuation.