Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme CAFS/2023/113
Stoke on Trent City CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £4,680,990
Deadline
6 April 2026
Published
3 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The Department for Education (DfE) informed local authorities that as part of its Best Start in Life mission, the government confirmed the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme will be extended until May 2029. The HAF contract would operate under a lead provider model who would be responsible for the sub-contracting, management, coordination and delivery of activities through providers.
The HAF programme provides enriching activities and nutritious meals supporting health, wellbeing and learning readiness as well as supporting parents and carers. This multiyear settlement will enable more strategic planning, innovation, and long-term partnerships, supporting value for money and ensuring that children and young people continue to benefit from enriching holiday experiences and nutritious meals. The programme runs through the Easter, Summer and Winter school holidays and is a holiday provision for school aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals and attend a Stoke-on-Trent school.
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THE HUBB FOUNDATION
£4,680,990
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F.R. SHARROCK LIMITED
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ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
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UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
1 contract wonlatest 14 Sept 2026£36,000
total awarded
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Stoke on Trent City CouncilKey Dates
Published
3 June 2026
Submission deadline
6 April 2026
Notice type
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PROCUREMENT SUMMARY Procedure: Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Contract Length: 24 Months + 12 Month Extension + 12 Month Extension. Maximum Contract Duration: 48 Mo