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Holiday, Activities and Food (HAF) Programme - Round 3

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Deadline
26 days left
May 01, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
024010-2026
Value
£5,040,000
Location
Essex, United Kingdom
Published
March 28, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 17, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 01, 2026

Contract Start Date

June 14, 2026

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Budget
£5,040,000
Duration
30 months
Location
Essex
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council are seeking to add additional suppliers to join the Framework Agreement for the provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme Services (HAF) in Southend-on Sea. The Healthy Activities and Food programme (HAF) has been funded by the Department for Education to deliver activities and food to vulnerable children during school holiday periods. The provision must be used to provide access to holiday activity programmes as follows: - At least 4 hours for 4 days a week for 4 weeks the Summer, and a week in Easter and a week at Christmas - Inclusive and accessible provision - Provision offered to all Benefits related FSM children of statutory school age in Southend-on-Sea. The minimum standards for the delivery of high quality provision include healthy food (meeting the school food standards) enriching activities, physical activities, nutritional education, and for children to: • Eat more healthily • Be more active • Take part in engaging and enriching activities • Be safe and not isolated • Have greater knowledge of health and nutrition • Be more engaged with school and other services • Have greater knowledge and awareness of the holiday club provision Further details in respect of this tender opportunity is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation pack, suppliers are invited to view the documents and submit their tender to join the Framework and the third round will close at 12 Noon on Friday 1st May 2026. Please view the documents here: https://procontract.due-north.com (https://procontract.due-north.com) with the reference DN773627. The contracting authority is Southend-on-Sea City Council and any Successor Body meaning one or more entities which assumes any of the Council's functions (as applicable) as a result of Local Government Reform (LGR). Such successor body or bodies may be, without limitation, a local authority, a combined county authority, a strategic authority or any other status determined pursuant to the Devolution and LGR Legislation.

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Requirements & Qualifications

28 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (8)
Technical (15)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--View tender documents at https://procontract.due-north.com with reference DN773627.
--Submit tender to join the Framework.
--Tender deadline: 12 Noon on Friday 1st May 2026.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--[No specific grounds mentioned in the provided text. This category typically covers reasons for disqualification such as bankruptcy, criminal convictions, or grave professional misconduct.]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS8
--Must be a supplier seeking to join the Framework Agreement for the provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme Services (HAF).
--Must be able to provide access to holiday activity programmes.
--Must offer inclusive and accessible provision.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS15
--Provision of holiday activity programmes for at least 4 hours for 4 days a week for 4 weeks during the Summer, and a week in Easter and a week at Christmas.
--Provision must be inclusive and accessible.
--Provision must meet minimum standards including:
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific financial requirements mentioned in the provided text. This category typically includes turnover requirements, financial stability assessments, or insurance coverage.]

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for the Holiday Activity and Food Programme offers a clear description of services and a substantial estimated value. However, it lacks explicit evaluation criteria and details on financial requirements, impacting completeness and potentially fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender appears to comply with general procurement regulations, including the use of a proper CPV code and an open procedure. Deadlines are provided, though their reasonableness is subjective. No disputes are indicated. The mention of 'Successor Body' adds a layer of complexity but is likely a standard clause for local government reform.

Clarity80/100

The description of the HAF Programme and its objectives is clear and detailed, outlining the expected duration, frequency, and target beneficiaries. The minimum standards for provision are well-defined. The link to the tender documents is provided.

Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration. However, specific financial requirements (e.g., turnover) are not detailed, and evaluation criteria are missing, which are crucial for bidders.

Missing evaluation criteria
No specific financial requirements mentioned
Fairness85/100

The tender is an open procedure, allowing broad access. The estimated value is disclosed. Requirements are generally objective and focused on service delivery. The use of a public e-procurement portal is implied by the provided URL. No specific company tailoring is evident.

Practicality65/100

The tender provides a URL for document access and submission. The contract start date and duration are specified. However, the absence of explicit e-submission details and financing information reduces practicality. The deadline is provided, but its feasibility for reviewing extensive documentation is a concern.

No explicit e-submission details
Financing information not detailed
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and deadlines are populated. The dates provided (submission deadline, contract start) are logical. No suspensions or disputes are indicated.

Sustainability50/100

While the HAF programme inherently has social benefits by supporting vulnerable children, there are no explicit mentions of green procurement, social value beyond the core program, or innovation as specific evaluation criteria or requirements.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit social value criteria beyond core program

Strengths

Clear description of HAF Programme objectives and standards
Substantial estimated value disclosed
Open procedure for broad participation
CPV code and reference number provided

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of specific financial requirements
No explicit sustainability or innovation focus
Potential for a short submission window given the complexity

Recommendations

1. Specify evaluation criteria to guide bidders.
2. Detail financial requirements and any pre-qualification thresholds.
3. Consider incorporating explicit sustainability and innovation elements if desired.

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