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

London Borough of Southwark

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: London Borough of Southwark

Buyer Address: Southwark Council, London, UKI44, SE1 2QH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Rachel Isted

Contact Email: foodandfunproposals@southwark.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 2075257479

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
4500000.0 GBP
Gross: 5400000 GBP
Published
13 Feb 2026, 17:18
Deadline
22 Mar 2026, 11:59
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ODDf71tpDxcJ9tIPO_ESETlgzHx6jKA2?usp=sharing

Link Description: All tender documents can all be found via this GoogleDrive link (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ODDf71tpDxcJ9tIPO_ESETlgzHx6jKA2?usp=sharing).

External Link: https://forms.office.com/e/bWjbXGb2tb

Link Description: Please ensure this Microsoft Form is completed, alongside returning the Form of Tender, Pricing schedule spreadsheet and sample menu via email (foodandfunproposals@southwark.gov.uk).

Link Description: All tender documents, including the specification can be found in this GoogleDrive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ODDf71tpDxcJ9tIPO_ESETlgzHx6jKA2?usp=sharing

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013634-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 4,500,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 5,400,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-09T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Documents

Document Description: All tender documents can all be found via this GoogleDrive link (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ODDf71tpDxcJ9tIPO_ESETlgzHx6jKA2?usp=sharing).

Document Description: Please ensure this Microsoft Form is completed, alongside returning the Form of Tender, Pricing schedule spreadsheet and sample menu via email (foodandfunproposals@southwark.gov.uk).

Document Description: All tender documents, including the specification can be found in this GoogleDrive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ODDf71tpDxcJ9tIPO_ESETlgzHx6jKA2?usp=sharing

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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