Holiday and Food (HAF) Provider Engagement - Pre Market Engagement
Cumberland CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
7 October 2026
Published
24 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Holiday and Food (HAF) Provider Engagement: Future Payment OptionsCumberland Council is exploring a new approach to commissioning HAF activities from Summer 2027 onwards. The application process for Easter 2027 will remain unchanged and will follow the current arrangements.To help providers prepare for future changes, we will be holding two information sessions.
The first stage of the new application process is likely to open in November 2026. Invitations to these sessions will be sent separately with meetings scheduled for the 8th October and 3rd November.
We strongly encourage all providers to attend so that you can understand the proposed process, ask questions, and provide feedback.As part of this work, we would like your views on how HAF activities should be funded in the future. Please complete the short survey (link below) by 7 October 2026.The survey includes an option to provide feedback through a telephone discussion.
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If you choose this option, you can select either a morning or afternoon appointment. Calls will last approximately 20 minutes and will take place between 24 September and 7 October 2026. If you complete the survey questions in full, a follow-up call will not usually be required.Please see attached letter which has the link.
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- 1
ROLAND HILL (PARSONBY) LIMITED
£178m
total awarded
- 2
THOMAS ARMSTRONG (CONSTRUCTION) LIMITED
£179m
total awarded
- 3
METCALFE PLANT HIRE LIMITED
£177m
total awarded
- 4
TOP NOTCH CONTRACTORS LIMITED
£177m
total awarded
- 5
MICHAEL THOMPSON (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS) LIMITED
£176m
total awarded
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24 September 2026
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