Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) - District Leads
Gloucestershire County Council · Local authority
In brief
Gloucestershire County Council awarded care and healthcare work to Cheltenham Borough Council, World Jungle Ltd and Forest Voluntary Action Forum and 3 others on 11 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,176,377 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 April 2026.
It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 What this lot coversThe Cheltenham District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £204,151 |
| Cotswolds 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 What this lot coversThe Cotswolds District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £124,432 |
| Forest of Dean 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 What this lot coversThe Forest of Dean District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £179,888 |
| Gloucester City 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 What this lot coversThe Gloucester City District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £308,129 |
| Stroud 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 What this lot coversThe Stroud District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £186,821 |
| Tewkesbury 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 What this lot coversThe Tewkesbury District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £172,957 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Borough Council 1 bid received | Cheltenham | £204,151 | Awarded 11 March 2026 |
| World Jungle Ltd 1 bid received | Cotswolds | £124,432 | Awarded 11 March 2026 |
| Forest Voluntary Action Forum 1 bid received | Forest of Dean | £179,888 | Awarded 11 March 2026 |
| The Venture Community Hub Ltd 1 bid received | Gloucester City | £308,129 | Awarded 11 March 2026 |
| Stroud District Council 1 bid received | Stroud | £186,821 | Awarded 11 March 2026 |
| Bloodhound Education Ltd. (SME) 4 bids received | Tewkesbury | £172,957 | Awarded 11 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 000909-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 005498-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 021901-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
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52Suppliers it has used most for care
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- Bloodhound Education Ltd.2 contracts
- The Venture Community Hub Ltd2 contracts
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From notice 000909-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 January 2026, last updated 11 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.