Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28

London Borough of SouthwarkcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-066fabProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£4.5m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

19 Mar 2026

Deadline 30 Mar 2026

Description

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

Scope

Reference
DN805638
Total value
£4,500,000 excluding VAT
£5,400,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 May 2026 to 09 Mar 2029
Main category
services
CPV classifications
85000000
92000000
98000000
Contract locations
Lewisham and Southwark, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Price60%price
Quality40%quality

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

None.

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
19 Mar 2026, 5:50 pm
Submission deadline
30 Mar 2026, 9:30 am
Submission address
All document submissions (including Form of Tender, Pricing schedule spreadsheet and sample menu) are to be emailed to foodandfunproposals@southwark.gov.uk. Please also ensure the separate Microsoft Form is also completed.
Electronic submission
No
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition