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# Holiday activities and food service programme

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/holiday-activities-and-food-service-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06730f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** London Borough of Barking and Dagenham: "Holiday activities and food service programme". Published status: active. Published Value: £833,333. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 27 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [London Borough of Barking and Dagenham](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham-ons-e09000002)
- **Published Value:** £833,333 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 27 April 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Children's holiday-camp services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/holiday-activities-and-food-service-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06730f#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06730f`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
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- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/holiday-activities-and-food-service-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06730f#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Flbbd.bravosolution.co.uk%2Fweb%2Flogin.shtml)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/holiday-activities-and-food-service-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-06730f#participate

## Description
The Council and its ancillary arms (such as arm’s length bodies and/or wholly or partly owned subsidiaries and partner organisations) requires services to manage the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, which will be structured under two Lots (see specification). LOT 1 is about HAF Programmes Services for Ages 4 to 11 years old, and Lot 2 is about HAF Programmes Services for Ages 12 - 16 years old.
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is a national initiative funded by the Department for Education (DfE) aimed at supporting children and families during school holiday periods. The programme provides access to enriching activities, nutritious meals, and safe childcare environments for children from low-income households, particularly those eligible for benefits-related FSM.
Since its national launch, the HAF Programme has grown substantially. Between 2022 and 2025, it delivered over 15 million HAF days to children and young people across England. The programme operates during the Easter, Summer, and Winter holidays only, offering a minimum of four days of provision during Easter and Winter, and twelve to sixteen days during the Summer.
The programme is primarily targeted at children in receipt of benefits-related FSM, but local authorities are encouraged to use up to 15% of their funding to support other vulnerable children who may benefit from the offer. This flexibility allows councils to respond to local needs and ensure broader inclusion.
Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section.
Closing date noon 27th April 2026

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: HAF Programmes Services for Ages 4 to 11 years old
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 55243000

- **Estimated Value:** £416,667
- **Description:** HAF Programmes Services for for children of Ages 4 to 11 years old
- **Contract Period:** 19/07/2026 to 19/07/2029

### Lot 2: HAF Programmes Services for Ages 12 - 16 years old
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 55243000

- **Estimated Value:** £416,666
- **Description:** HAF Programmes Services for children of Ages 12 - 16 years old
- **Contract Period:** 19/07/2026 to 19/07/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F026950-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-22T10:21:13.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T06:31:15.332Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06730f