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Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme Framework

London Borough of Hounslow · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Hounslow is looking for suppliers for catering and care work (London).

It is a framework worth up to £807,200 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

Bids close at 11:59pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: 11:59pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026

How bids are scored

HAF Service Delivery Model 15% · Childcare Setting Delivery 10% · Inclusion, Accessibility and SEND 15% · Contract Management and Performance 10% · Service Mobilisation and Quality Assurance 10% · Risk Management and Business Continuity 10% · Operational Risk Assessment 10% · Price 20%

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

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £807,200 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework for the delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme. The HAF Programme provides eligible children and young people with access to enriching activities, physical activity and nutritious food during school holiday periods, in accordance with Department for Education HAF requirements. The Framework will be divided into four Lots: Lot 1 - West: Feltham, Hanworth and Bedfont - up to 10 Framework Providers Lot 2 - Central: Hounslow, Cranford and Heston - up to 9 Framework Providers Lot 3 - East: Chiswick, Brentford and Isleworth - up to 8 Framework Providers Lot 4 - SEND: Borough-wide specialist SEND provision - up to 6 Framework Providers Tenderers may apply for one or more Lots and may be appointed to multiple Lots where they meet the applicable requirements. The estimated total value of the Framework is £807,200 over the four-year Framework term. Appointment to the Framework does not guarantee any minimum level or value of work. Services will be commissioned through individual Call-Off Contracts in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement. Call-Offs may be awarded without reopening competition or following a competitive selection process, as provided for within the Framework. The proposed Framework term is 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 9 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £807,200 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 4 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
West - Feltham, Hanworth and Bedfont 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2029 What this lot covers Delivery of Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme services across Feltham, Hanworth and Bedfont. Providers will be required to deliver compliant HAF provision for eligible children and young people during school holiday periods, including nutritious food, enriching activities, physical activity, healthy lifestyles support and signposting. Up to 10 Framework Providers may be appointed to this Lot.	Catering, Social and domiciliary care	£201,800
Central - Hounslow, Cranford and Heston 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2029 What this lot covers Delivery of Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme services across Hounslow, Cranford and Heston. Providers will be required to deliver compliant HAF provision for eligible children and young people during school holiday periods, including nutritious food, enriching activities, physical activity, healthy lifestyles support and signposting. Up to 9 Framework Providers may be appointed to this Lot.	Catering, Social and domiciliary care	£201,800
East - Chiswick, Brentford and Isleworth 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2029 What this lot covers Delivery of Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme services across Chiswick, Brentford and Isleworth. Providers will be required to deliver compliant HAF provision for eligible children and young people during school holiday periods, including nutritious food, enriching activities, physical activity, healthy lifestyles support and signposting. Up to 8 Framework Providers may be appointed to this Lot.	Catering, Social and domiciliary care	£201,800
(HAF) Specialist SEND Provisions 1 March 2027 to 1 March 2029 What this lot covers Delivery of specialist Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme provision for eligible children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities across the London Borough of Hounslow. Providers will be required to demonstrate appropriate specialist capability, staffing, accessibility and support arrangements to meet individual needs while delivering the wider HAF requirements. Up to 6 Framework Providers may be appointed to this Lot.	Catering, Social and domiciliary care, Training, Education services	£201,800

Timeline

7 September 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 084450-2026
7 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084610-2026

About the buyer

London Borough of HounslowLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for catering

Savills Catering Limited1 contract

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From notice 084450-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 September 2026, last updated 7 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.