Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Contact
Mr Jordan Gurr
Telephone
+44 3000414141
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ - South East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Local Authority
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) services DPS (SC240025)
Reference number
DN717964
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Kent focusses on children’s physical
health and wellbeing by providing healthy food and exciting activities for children and young
people during the school holidays. Families of children aged four to 16 years, who are in
receipt of benefits related to Free School Meals (FSM), can access free opportunities during
the Easter, summer, and Christmas holidays. This programme is funded by the Department
for Education (DfE) accompanied by grant conditions set out in the Memorandum of
Understanding signed by KCC.
This work is taking place due to funding from the Department for Education to address the
difficult time some families face during the school holiday periods. Increased food, childcare
costs and reduced incomes can mean that families struggle to provide food and activities for
children.
The HAF programme offers a range of enriching activities and encourages young people to
be more active during the school holidays not become socially isolated. Families who take
part in the programme will also be able to develop their understanding of nutrition and food
budgeting by having access to information and support.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Kent focusses on children’s physical
health and wellbeing by providing healthy food and exciting activities for children and young
people during the school holidays. Families of children aged four to 16 years, who are in
receipt of benefits related to Free School Meals (FSM), can access free opportunities during
the Easter, summer, and Christmas holidays. This programme is funded by the Department
for Education (DfE) accompanied by grant conditions set out in the Memorandum of
Understanding signed by KCC.
This work is taking place due to funding from the Department for Education to address the
difficult time some families face during the school holiday periods. Increased food, childcare
costs and reduced incomes can mean that families struggle to provide food and activities for
children.
The HAF programme offers a range of enriching activities and encourages young people to
be more active during the school holidays not become socially isolated. Families who take
part in the programme will also be able to develop their understanding of nutrition and food
budgeting by having access to information and support
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Minimum quality score used for admission and PQP scoring incorporated into the call-off process.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
East
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Kent focusses on children’s physical
health and wellbeing by providing healthy food and exciting activities for children and young
people during the school holidays. Families of children aged four to 16 years, who are in
receipt of benefits related to Free School Meals (FSM), can access free opportunities during
the Easter, summer, and Christmas holidays. This programme is funded by the Department
for Education (DfE) accompanied by grant conditions set out in the Memorandum of
Understanding signed by KCC.
This work is taking place due to funding from the Department for Education to address the
difficult time some families face during the school holiday periods. Increased food, childcare
costs and reduced incomes can mean that families struggle to provide food and activities for
children.
The HAF programme offers a range of enriching activities and encourages young people to
be more active during the school holidays not become socially isolated. Families who take
part in the programme will also be able to develop their understanding of nutrition and food
budgeting by having access to information and support.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Minimum quality score used for admission and PQP scoring incorporated into the call-off process.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Kent focusses on children’s physical
health and wellbeing by providing healthy food and exciting activities for children and young
people during the school holidays. Families of children aged four to 16 years, who are in
receipt of benefits related to Free School Meals (FSM), can access free opportunities during
the Easter, summer, and Christmas holidays. This programme is funded by the Department
for Education (DfE) accompanied by grant conditions set out in the Memorandum of
Understanding signed by KCC.
This work is taking place due to funding from the Department for Education to address the
difficult time some families face during the school holiday periods. Increased food, childcare
costs and reduced incomes can mean that families struggle to provide food and activities for
children.
The HAF programme offers a range of enriching activities and encourages young people to
be more active during the school holidays not become socially isolated. Families who take
part in the programme will also be able to develop their understanding of nutrition and food
budgeting by having access to information and support.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Minimum quality score used for admission and PQP scoring incorporated into the call-off process.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
West
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme in Kent focusses on children’s physical
health and wellbeing by providing healthy food and exciting activities for children and young
people during the school holidays. Families of children aged four to 16 years, who are in
receipt of benefits related to Free School Meals (FSM), can access free opportunities during
the Easter, summer, and Christmas holidays. This programme is funded by the Department
for Education (DfE) accompanied by grant conditions set out in the Memorandum of
Understanding signed by KCC.
This work is taking place due to funding from the Department for Education to address the
difficult time some families face during the school holiday periods. Increased food, childcare
costs and reduced incomes can mean that families struggle to provide food and activities for
children.
The HAF programme offers a range of enriching activities and encourages young people to
be more active during the school holidays not become socially isolated. Families who take
part in the programme will also be able to develop their understanding of nutrition and food
budgeting by having access to information and support.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Minimum quality score used for admission and PQP scoring incorporated into the call-off process.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-012718
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SC240025 - DPS Round 2
Lot No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 54
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Buzzers Academies Ltd
Unit 6 The Beechwood Centre, 40 Lower Gravel Road
Bromley
BR2 8GP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DDIVINE TRAINING LTD
25 Goodlass Road, (Kyzen Sports)
Liverpool
L24 9HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Next Thing Education Camps Ltd
G9 Audley House, Northbridge Road
Berkhamsted
HP4 1EH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SC240025 - DPS Round 2
Lot No
2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 54
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RAMSGATE FOOTBALL CLUB (85) LIMITED
Southwood Stadium, Prices Avenue
Ramsgate
CT11 0AN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Zone Youth Club, Broadstairs
Syringa, Norman Road,
Broadstairs
CT10 3BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Faversham Community Association
Bysingwood Road,
Faversham
ME137RH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Youth Canterbury CIO
Knight Avenue
Canterbury
CT2 8QA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SC240025 - DPS Round 2
Lot No
3
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 54
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Football Fun Factory (Community 079) Ltd
31 Addelam Road
Deal
CT14 9BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
Millbank Road, Kingsnorth,
Ashford
TN23 3HG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Faversham Community Association
Bysingwood Road,
Faversham
ME137RH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Next Thing Education Camps Ltd
G9 Audley House, Northbridge Road
Berkhamsted
HP4 1EH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Once Upon the Mat
Rosalie Easole Street, Nonington,
Dover
CT15 4EX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Simia Circus School CIC
Unit 1 Montpelier business Park, Dencora Way
Ashford
TN23 4FG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Sports Trust
Three Hills Sports Park, Cheriton Road
Folkestone
CT19 5JU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SC240025 - DPS Round 2
Lot No
4
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 54
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DDIVINE TRAINING LTD
25 Goodlass Road, (Kyzen Sports)
Liverpool
L24 9HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Football Fun Factory (Community 037) Ltd
10 Cotswold Gardens, Downswood
Maidstone
ME15 8TB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Next Thing Education Camps Ltd
G9 Audley House, Northbridge Road
Berkhamsted
HP4 1EH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SportsCool Maidstone
53 Weston Road
Strood
ME23HB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Although 'Restricted Procedure' was selected, the process followed was in fact a
'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' under the Light Touch Regime. The system did not
permit this combination, so it has been noted here for transparency.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kent County Council
Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Country
United Kingdom