AwardedAwarded 27 February 2026
Holiday Activities and Food Service (HAF)
Liverpool City Council · Local authority
In brief
Liverpool City Council awarded training and education work to Merseyside Play Action Council on 27 February 2026.
The notice gives a value of £490,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Liverpool City Council has commissioned a Provider to deliver the HAF Programme, funded by the Department for Education, to support children and young people (Reception to Year 11) eligible for benefits-related free school meals. The programme provides healthy meals, enriching activities, and free holiday childcare during Easter, Summer, and Christmas school holidays.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Merseyside Play Action Council 4 bids received | £489,763 | Awarded 11 February 2026 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 075643-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 012447-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 018954-2026
About the buyer
Liverpool City CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
130Awards
86Suppliers it has used most for training
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From notice 075643-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 20 November 2025, last updated 3 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.