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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Kent County Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Restricted procedure |
| Submission Methods: | Electronic submission, Written |
| Tender Status: | Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £4,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 3 November 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | 11 September 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-045370 |
| Notice Reference: | 070398-2025 |
All 5 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Holidays, Activities and Food (HAF) services (SC240025)
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)
Earlier notices predate the Procurement Act 2023 (commenced 24 Feb 2025) and therefore don't carry UK1–UK17 codes.
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The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Kent focuses on supporting children’s physical health and wellbeing by providing nutritious meals and engaging activities during school holidays. Families with children aged four to sixteen who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) can access these free opportunities during the Easter, summer, and Christmas breaks. This initiative is funded by the Department for Education (DfE), with grant conditions outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by Kent County Council (KCC). The programme aims to address the challenges some families face during school holidays, such as increased food and childcare costs and reduced household income, which can make it difficult to provide adequate meals and activities for children. HAF offers a variety of enriching activities designed to keep children active and socially engaged during the holidays. Participating families also benefit from resources and support to help improve their understanding of nutrition and food budgeting. The opportunity to apply for this contract was first made available in December 2024. As this is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), bidders may submit applications at any time. However, submissions are reviewed in Rounds, as detailed in the Invitation to Tender. For Round 4, please use the links and access codes provided for the Lots you wish to apply for. If you intend to bid for multiple Lots, you must submit a separate application for each. For example, if you wish to be considered for Lot 1 and Lot 2, you must submit all required documentation under Lot 1 and again under Lot 2. While the documentation required is the same for each Lot, it must be submitted separately to ensure your application is considered. Links & Access Codes (at end of link): Lot 1 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/R46MD864HY Lot 2 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/3UC4VA5FY3 Lot 3 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/22995AWTMW Lot 4 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/GS375C4WW4
To access all Tender documentation relating to this Lot please use the following access link (if you only require the code please find it at the end of the link): https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/R46MD864HY If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: Although 'Restricted Procedure' was selected, the process followed was in fact a 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' under the Light Touch Regime to establish a DPS under PCR2015. The system did not permit this combination, so it has been noted here for transparency.
To access all Tender documentation relating to this Lot please use the following access link (if you only require the code please find it at the end of the link): https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/3UC4VA5FY3 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: Although 'Restricted Procedure' was selected, the process followed was in fact a 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' under the Light Touch Regime to establish a DPS under PCR2015. The system did not permit this combination, so it has been noted here for transparency.
To access all Tender documentation relating to this Lot please use the following access link (if you only require the code please find it at the end of the link): https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/22995AWTMW If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: Although 'Restricted Procedure' was selected, the process followed was in fact a 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' under the Light Touch Regime to establish a DPS under PCR2015. The system did not permit this combination, so it has been noted here for transparency.
As previous.To access all Tender documentation relating to this Lot please use the following access link (if you only require the code please find it at the end of the link): https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/GS375C4WW4 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: Although 'Restricted Procedure' was selected, the process followed was in fact a 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' under the Light Touch Regime to establish a DPS under PCR2015. The system did not permit this combination, so it has been noted here for transparency.
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