Scope
Reference
C4956
Description
Cheshire East Council is seeking to commission a number of providers to deliver face to face school holiday activities for young people in Cheshire East. The holiday activities and food (HAF) programme is a 'Department for Education' (DfE) initiative enabling local authorities to coordinate a programme that provides school age young people between the ages of 4 - 16, and up to age 18 for eligible SEND young people, with healthy food and enriching activities during the summer and winter holidays.
These school holiday activities provide young people with:
• positive and safe things to do and places to go
• the opportunity to spend time with friends, to develop personally and socially, and reduce isolation
• the chance to undertake new activities and have new experiences
Cheshire East Council is flexible in its approach to service delivery, always seeking solutions that will offer quality outcomes and value for money and working with delivery partners who share our values and commitment to the success of this area of support. Cheshire East Council's Corporate Plan sets out clear priorities, and all providers will be required to contribute towards the corporate objectives and improve outcomes for the residents of Cheshire East.
Tenders will be accepted under two LOTS -
• LOT 1 is for providers who are offering general HAF provision.
• LOT 2 is restricted to applications for specialist provision e.g., SEND, Teenagers.
LOT 2 provides access to higher individual session costings to reflect the additional costing/provision that may be needed to support these groups of young people.
Providers who are providing inclusive SEND provision within their wider offer (incurring no additional costs), please select LOT 1.
For LOT 1 and LOT 2 provisions providers are expected to deliver the entirety of their programme in line with grant conditions. This includes exciting, enriching and physical activities for young people, which are expected to be face-to-face. Provisions need to be inclusive and meet additional needs where appropriate within the scope of their funding/expertise. Providers are also expected to provide nutritional education and food education in addition to supporting families with appropriate sign posting to other services and or making referrals where appropriate.
October and February half term provision:
Although the Department for Education has confirmed grant funding for the period April 2026 to March 2029, the associated grant conditions have not yet been received. Grant conditions may potentially allow, subject to funding availability and DfE approval, the delivery of a small-scale programme during the October and February half-term holidays. If approval for these periods is received, we would allow providers to offer programmes up to 10% of their total offer for each additional holiday.
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Description
General HAF Provision
Providers who are providing inclusive SEND provision within their wider offer (incurring no additional costs), please select LOT 1.
Further detail in APPENDIX A - Specification
Please refer to Procurement Documents by expressing an interest in Project ID DN796612 at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Description
Specialist HAF Provision.
(This may include a Teen offer and/or a SEND offer)
LOT 2 provides access to higher individual session costings to reflect the additional costing/provision that may be needed to support these groups of young people.
Further detail in APPENDIX A - Specification
Please refer to Procurement Documents by expressing an interest in Project ID DN796612 at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Contract 1. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £196,560 excluding VAT
- £235,872 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 2. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £373,980 excluding VAT
- £4,438,776 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 3. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Supplier
Contract value
- £149,688 excluding VAT
- £179,626 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 4. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Supplier
Contract value
- £69,000 excluding VAT
- £82,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 5. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £84,480 excluding VAT
- £101,376 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 6. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £56,763 excluding VAT
- £68,115 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 7. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £140,400 excluding VAT
- £168,480 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 8. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Supplier
Contract value
- £136,800 excluding VAT
- £164,160 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 9. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Supplier
Contract value
- £49,467.60 excluding VAT
- £59,361.12 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 10. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £93,750 excluding VAT
- £112,500 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 11. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £270,000 excluding VAT
- £324,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 12. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £432,755 excluding VAT
- £519,306 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 13. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Supplier
Contract value
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 14. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £129,000 excluding VAT
- £154,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 15. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £151,920 excluding VAT
- £182,304 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 16. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Supplier
Contract value
- £154,012.80 excluding VAT
- £184,815.36 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 17. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £185,070 excluding VAT
- £222,084 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 18. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £108,000 excluding VAT
- £129,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 19. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £23,400 excluding VAT
- £28,080 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 20. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Supplier
Contract value
- £33,282 excluding VAT
- £39,938 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 21. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Supplier
Contract value
- £85,800 excluding VAT
- £102,960 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 22. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £93,150 excluding VAT
- £111,780 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 23. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £887,850 excluding VAT
- £1,065,420 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 6 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 24. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Supplier
Contract value
- £55,200 excluding VAT
- £66,240 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 25. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £18,960 excluding VAT
- £22,752 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 26. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
Supplier
Contract value
- £75,964.80 excluding VAT
- £91,157.76 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Contract 27. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Lots
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
Supplier
Contract value
- £124,800 excluding VAT
- £149,760 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 3 x 12 months options to extend.
These extensions are subject to DfE funding and associated grant conditions, and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Council.
The additional 3 years has been based on an assumption that DfE funding will continue for a further 3 years. However, this has not been suggested by the DfE and is therefore totally dependent on the DfE awarding grant funding beyond 2029.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Information about tenders
Lot 1. General HAF Provision
- 23 tenders received
- 21 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 13 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 8 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 21 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Specialist HAF Provision.
- 19 tenders received
- 17 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 13 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 4 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 17 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
ACTIVE SPORTS GROUP INT LIMITED
- Companies House: 05552916
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYJJ-5439-BYXD
100 Sefton Lane Maghull
Liverpool
L31 8BT
United Kingdom
Email: mark@activesport.io
Website: http://www.activesport.io
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
ADV4NCE GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 16047447
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBQT-8554-GDHW
37 Marsh Parade
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
ST5 1BT
United Kingdom
Email: info@adv4ncegroup.co.uk
Website: http://www.adv4ncegroup.co.uk
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
ALEXANDRA ACADEMY TRUST
- Companies House: 09978459
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWX-9768-BQTX
Cledford Primary And Nursery Academy
Middlewich
CW10 0DD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 15. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
ASM SPORTS (UK) LIMITED
- Companies House: 07376198
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGT-3862-DCQL
Genesis Centre Unit 18
Stoke-On-Trent
ST6 4BF
United Kingdom
Email: info@asmsports.co.uk
Website: http://www.asmsports.co.uk
Region: UKG23 - Stoke-on-Trent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 3. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
CA ALTERNATIVE FUTURES LTD
- Companies House: 16316067
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-8942-ZPXT
23 Latham Avenue
Frodsham
WA6 0DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 4. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
CAUDWELL CHILDREN
- Companies House: 03864620
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHGV-7169-VHJN
Caudwell International Childrens Centre Innovation Way
Newcastle
ST5 5NT
United Kingdom
Email: grants@caudwellchildren.com
Website: https://www.caudwellchildren.com/
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 5. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
CEDRUS CROWN STARS LTD
- Companies House: 14839584
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDGP-6968-CMVG
82a James Carter Road
Mildenhall
IP28 7DE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 6. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
CHESHIRE YOUNG CARERS LTD
- Companies House: 08277351
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCD-4676-CQVD
Northern Lights Business Park
Ellesmere Port
CH65 3AW
United Kingdom
Email: sheetal@cheshireyoungcarers.com
Website: http://www.cheshireyoungcarers.org/
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 7. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
CREWE ALEXANDRA IN THE COMMUNITY LIMITED
- Companies House: 05347584
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTJP-4786-XBTM
Crewe Alexandra In The Community Limited Crewe Road
Crewe
CW2 5AF
United Kingdom
Email: rwalker@crewealex.net
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 9. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
CREWE YOUTH ZONE LTD
- Companies House: 14613939
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZT-7916-GHYX
Suite Ge Atria
Bolton
BL1 4AG
United Kingdom
Email: kelly.prince@thedomeyouthzone.org
Website: https://thedomeyouthzone.org
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 10. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
ENDORPHINS GROUP LTD
- Companies House: 11934523
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRHV-2412-TVBP
20 Cow Green
Halifax
HX1 1HX
United Kingdom
Email: bookings@endorphins.uk
Website: https://endorphins.uk/
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 11. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
EVERYBODY HEALTH & LEISURE
- Companies House: 08685939
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXD-4894-WJDH
3rd Floor 1 Ashley Road
Altrincham
WA14 2DT
United Kingdom
Email: kerry.shea@everybody.org.uk
Website: http://www.everybody.org.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 12. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
MAKEEBO STUDENTS LIMITED
- Companies House: 05865187
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPD-7524-GJWL
Casa Jeva Farm Road
Maidenhead
SL6 0PS
United Kingdom
Email: shiv@makeebo.com
Website: http://www.sportainment.org.uk
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 14. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
MULTIFLEX SCHOOL SPORTS LTD
- Companies House: 11949590
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCW-1379-NLTV
C/O Emmerson Accountancy Ltd Atlantic Business Centre
Altrincham
WA14 5NQ
United Kingdom
Email: info@multiflex-sports.co.uk
Website: https://www.multiflex-sports.co.uk/
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 16. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
NAR SPORTS LTD
- Companies House: 10806082
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMDT-4638-LQXT
40 Berkeley Crescent
Crewe
CW2 6QB
United Kingdom
Email: Info@narsports.co.uk
Website: http://www.narsports.co.uk
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 17. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
OFJ SPRING TOPCO LIMITED
- Companies House: 13440448
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPD-6771-CTRN
Oxygen Freejumping 15 Vision Industrial Park
London
W3 0AF
United Kingdom
Email: marketing@oxygenfreejumping.co.uk
Website: https://oxygenactiveplay.co.uk/
Region: UKI73 - Ealing
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 18. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
SANDBACH SCHOOL
- Companies House: 06486255
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZZH-3957-THJG
Sandbach School
Sandbach
CW11 3NS
United Kingdom
Email: financeworks@sandbachschool.org
Website: https://sandbachschool.org/
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 19. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Scholar Green County Primary School
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 111039
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJPZ-4569-JXYG
Congleton Road
Scholar Green
ST7 3HF
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 20. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
SPORT WORKS LIMITED
- Companies House: 06901379
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNPV-1569-YDZR
Mill Beck
Kendal
LA8 8LD
United Kingdom
Email: matt.hill@sportworksltd.co.uk
Website: http://www.sportworksltd.co.uk
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 22. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
SPORTS COACHING GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 07680184
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYZ-1282-QCHT
Unit 4c Brooks Lane Industrial Estate
Middlewich
CW10 0JG
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 23. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
SPORTSCOOL CHESHIRE EAST LTD
- Companies House: 12390995
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPRQ-4684-YXYV
50a Alderley Road
Wilmslow
SK9 1NT
United Kingdom
Email: cheshire@sportscool.org
Website: http://sportscoolcheshire.org
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 21. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
St Mary's Catholic primary school, Middlewich
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHD-8888-JCQG
Manor Lane,
Middlewich
CW109DH
United Kingdom
Email: head@stmrc.uk
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 24. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
THE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
- Companies House: 07956695
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTDY-8345-VYWJ
C/O Black Firs Primary School
Congleton
CW12 4QJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 8. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Companies House: 07538467
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTPX-2777-XJVW
Crewe Engineering And Design Utc
Crewe
CW1 2PZ
United Kingdom
Email: Finance@tlptrust.com
Website: http://tlptrust.com/
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 13. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
The Social Farm
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXXM-3648-ZVNH
Lakemore Farm Park, Clay Lane
Haslington
CW1 5SQ
United Kingdom
Email: info@thesocialfarm.uk
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 25. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
THE WINGATE SPECIAL CHILDRENS TRUST CIO
- Companies House: CE027533
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHY-2288-HPVR
The Wingate Centre, Wrenbury Hall Drive, Wrenbury
Nantwich
CW5 8ES
United Kingdom
Email: ian@thewingatecentre.co.uk
Website: http://www.thewingatecentre.co.uk
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 26. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
WISHING WELL PROJECT
- Companies House: 06227115
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTL-2986-DDGZ
Jubilee House
Crewe
CW1 2QA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 27. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-2029
Contracting authority
Cheshire East Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWR-7124-XZXQ
Delamere House, Delamere Street
Crewe
CW12JZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government