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Holiday Activities and Food Service (HAF)

Liverpool City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Liverpool City Council

Buyer Address: Cunard Building, Liverpool, UKD72, L3 1DS, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercialprocurement@liverpool.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
489763.0 GBP
Published
11 Feb 2026, 14:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 May 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 May 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
MERSEYSIDE PLAY ACTION COUNCIL
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Liverpool City Council has commissioned a provider to deliver the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for children and young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals. The service will run during Easter, Summer, and Christmas school holidays from June 2026 to May 2029 (subject to funding and extension options).

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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