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Fun and Food Programme for Children in Receipt of Benefits-related Free School Meals (Easter 2026)

In brief

Durham County Council was looking for suppliers for training and education work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

The estimated value is £552,950 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 weeks, starting 7 April 2026.

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

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

What the notice says

The Council wishes to seek multiple Providers to deliver the Fun and Food programme to Children in Receipt of Benefits-related Free School Meals within the boundaries of County Durham. This project utilises Department for Education (DfE) funding which is for school aged children in receipt of benefits related free school meals. All providers must meet DfE framework of standards as below: • Food Provision • Enrichment Activities • Physical Activities • Increasing Awareness of Healthy Eating, healthy lifestyles, and positive behaviours • Signposting and referrals and supporting families • Safeguarding • Policies and Procedures Please note - sessions do not need to be exclusively for children in receipt benefits-related Free School Meals, alternative funding may be sourced by the organisation to fund children ineligible for DfE funding i.e parents/carers may be charged for sessions by the activity organisation.

Timeline

22 January 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 005630-2026

About the buyer

Durham County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

195

Awards

116

Suppliers it has used most for training

Karbon Homes2 contracts
Bella Marie Training Academy Ltd1 contract
Bond Solon Training Limited1 contract
Creative Kitchen1 contract
Fast Feet Football Academy Ltd1 contract

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From notice 005630-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.