Essex ActivAte Holiday Activity and Food Programme 2024 Delivery Contracts Awarded
Essex County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedEssex ActivAte Holiday Activity and Food Programme 2024 Delivery Contracts Awarded
Awarded 25 Apr 2024
Awarded25 Apr 2024
Value£3,500,000.00
AgencyEssex County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 8mo ago10mo term
Awarded 25 Apr 2024Expired 28 Feb 2025
About
Essex County Council awarded contracts to Canvey Island Youth Project, Essex Kids Camp, Holloway Coaching LTD, InterAct Chelmsford Ltd, JM & MB Coaching Ltd TA Premier Education, POP Essex, Progressive Sports South Essex, Red Balloon Foundation, and Roar for the delivery of the Essex ActivAte holiday activity and food programme across Essex and Thurrock during the Easter, Summer, and Winter school holidays.
The programme, funded by the Department for Education and managed by Active Essex on behalf of Essex County Council and Thurrock Council, provided free and inclusive holiday clubs for young people and families eligible for benefits-based free school meals and those most in need.
Activities included physical and enrichment activities, nutritious meals, nutritional education, and mentoring and support.
The total contract value was £3,500,000, with an estimated funding per provider of £300,000.
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Essex ActivAte Holiday Activity and Food Programme 2024 Delivery Contracts Awarded
Won by Canvey Island Youth Project,Essex Kids Camp,Holloway Coaching LTD,InterAct Chelmsford Ltd,JM & MB Coaching Ltd TA Premier Education,POP Essex,Progressive Sports South Essex,Red Balloon Foundation,Roaring Lions Activity Camp · Essex County Council
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