Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)

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. 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 PCR 2015.

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 access code please find it at the end of the link): https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/367XV7543T 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 PCR 2015. 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 access code please find it at the end of the link): https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/367XV7543T 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 PCR 2015.

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 access code please find it at the end of the link): https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/367XV7543T 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 PCR 2015. The system did not permit this combination, so it has been noted here for transparency.