Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28
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The London Borough of Southwark is undertaking an active tender process for the "Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28," aimed at delivering holiday programmes to children aged 4–16 years who are eligible for Free School Meals. The procurement is under the services category, focusing on health, social, recreational, cultural, and community services, with a total estimated contract value of £5.4 million inclusive of VAT. Located in London, UK, this open competition follows a "light-touch" regime, with submissions closing on March 22, 2026, and enquiries accepted until March 6, 2026.
The programme will commence in June 2026 and will run until March 2029, with a likely 12-month break clause incorporated. This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses involved in health, social work, recreational, cultural, or community services sectors, particularly those experienced in programme delivery and catering to youth needs. Given the evaluation criteria prioritising 60% on price and 40% on quality, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this an attractive bid if capable of aligning their services with Department of Education standards.
The open procurement method invites broad participation, potentially fostering diverse partnerships to support community welfare and social development through engaging and nutritious holiday programmes.
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. gov.uk/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-foo...
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The contract period is three years.
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