Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Somerset
About This Opportunity
Coordination of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in — services contract awarded in United Kingdom by Somerset Council. Awarded to SASP, Jan 2026.
This is a services contract in the social protection, education and training and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Safety Nets and Nutrition. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 450,000.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is a Department for Education (DfE) funded initiative aimed at providing enriching activities and healthy meals to children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM) during school holidays. Somerset Council seeks a delivery partner to coordinate the HAF programme across the county from April 2026 to March 2029.. CPV: Health and social work services (85000000). Procedure: Not specified. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on January 7, 2026. Last refreshed 59 days ago. Reference: b263d61f-ac01-4c7b-9050-54d93456a6ba. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About SOMERSET COUNCIL
SOMERSET COUNCIL has issued 284 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 241 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Health & Medical. 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 18, 2026.
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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 Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference b263d61f-ac01-4c7b-9050-54d93456a6ba when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to SASP. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by SOMERSET 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 Up to £450,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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