Fun and Food Programme for Children in Receipt of Benefits-related Free School Meals (Easter 2026)
About This Opportunity
Durham County Council United Kingdom: Fun and Food Program. Services contract awarded, education & training. Awarded to AJ Stage Schools (GBP 553K, Apr 2026).
This is a services contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 education and training 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 Council wishes to seek multiple Providers to deliver the Fun and Food programme to Children in Receipt of Benefits-related Free School Meals within the boundaries of County Durham.
This project utilises Department for Education (DfE) funding which is for school aged children in receipt of benefits related free school meals.
All providers must meet DfE framework of standards as below:
• Food Provision
• Enrichment Activities
• Physical Activities
• Increasing Awareness of Healthy Eating, healthy lifestyles, and positive behaviours
• Signposting and referrals and supporting families
• Safeguarding
• Policies and Procedures
Please note - sessions do not need to be exclusively for children in receipt benefits related Free School Meals, alternative funding may be sourced by the organisation to fund children ineligible for DfE funding i.e parents/carers may be charged for sessions by the
activity organisation.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 13, 2026. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Reference: 033281-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Durham County Council
Durham County Council has issued 221 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 169 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
AJ Stage Schools was awarded the contract for £552,950. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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 033281-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to AJ Stage Schools. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Durham County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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