Scope
Reference
DN793652
Description
Liverpool City Council has commissioned a provider to deliver the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for children and young people eligible for benefits-related free school meals.
The service will run during Easter, Summer, and Christmas school holidays from June 2026 to May 2029 (subject to funding and extension options).
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £489,763 excluding VAT
- £587,715.60 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027
- Possible extension to 31 May 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Two optional one‑year extensions, subject to funding, allowing the contract to run up to 31 May 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
MERSEYSIDE PLAY ACTION COUNCIL
- Companies House: 02925303
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQY-5327-YPDW
1-27 Bridport Street
Liverpool
L3 5QF
United Kingdom
Email: info@merseyplay.com
Website: http://www.merseyplay.com
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Liverpool City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRVY-7813-WLPG
Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government