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CCS067 Provision of Derbyshire Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Derbyshire County Council · Local authority

In brief

Derbyshire County Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £8,340,930 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 27 months, up to 39 months with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11am, Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 2pm, Friday 18 September 2026
Bids by: 11am, Wednesday 30 September 2026

How bids are scored

Price 25% · Quality 65% · Social Value 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9 bids per contract for this buyer (from 45 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

See tender documentation

The buyer expects to buy this again around January 2029.

What the notice says

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a provider to deliver a countywide Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme that improves outcomes for children, young people and families and contributes to reducing inequalities across Derbyshire. The programme aims to ensure that eligible children and young people have access to high-quality holiday provision that supports their physical health, mental wellbeing, personal development and social inclusion. The service will include an effective delivery model that ensures equitable access to provision across Derbyshire and maximises participation from eligible children and young people, bringing a range of stakeholders to create a strong and sustainable network of provision that reflects local needs and priorities. The Council is seeking a provider that can demonstrate strong programme leadership, effective partnership working, robust governance and continuous improvement, ensuring the programme remains responsive to local need whilst delivering measurable outcomes, social value and value for money throughout the contract term.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £8,340,930 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Social value questions?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: procontract.due-north.com.
Send clarification questions before 2pm, Friday 18 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 11am, Wednesday 30 September 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

9 February 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 011289-2026
28 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 082231-2026

About the buyer

Derbyshire County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

283

Awards

149

Suppliers it has used most for care

Action for Children2 contracts
Connex Community Support2 contracts
Treehouse Care Fostering Solutions Limited2 contracts
5ab Care Ltd1 contract
A&M Care Solutions Ltd1 contract

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From notice 011289-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 February 2026, last updated 28 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.