CCS067 Provision of Derbyshire Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Derbyshire County Council

Published: Aug 28, 2026

Updated: Aug 28, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection and Youth sectors, with a focus on Youth Development. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 8.3 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 30, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a provider to deliver a countywide Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme that improves outcomes for children, young people and families and contributes to reducing inequalities across Derbyshire. The programme aims to ensure that eligible children and young people have access to high-quality holiday provision that supports their physical health, mental wellbeing, personal development and social inclusion. The service will include an effective delivery model that ensures equitable access to provision across Derbyshire and maximises participation from eligible children and young people, bringing a range of stakeholders to create a strong and sustainable network of provision that reflects local needs and priorities. The Council is seeking a provider that can demonstrate strong programme leadership, effective partnership working, robust governance and continuous improvement, ensuring the programme remains responsive to local need whilst delivering measurable outcomes, social value and value for money throughout the contract term.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 082231-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Derbyshire County Council

Derbyshire County Council has issued 496 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 11 currently open and 348 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 082231-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 30, 2026. You have 32 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Derbyshire County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £8,340,930 - £8,340,930. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.