Tender: Cumberland Council HAF Provider Engagement — Future Payment Options (Pre-market engagement)

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Cumberland Council is seeking input from Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) providers on future payment options and a proposed commissioning process for Summer 2027 onwards. The application process for Easter 2027 will remain unchanged and the first stage of the new application process is likely to open in November 2026. Two information sessions are scheduled for 8 October and 3 November and invitations will be sent separately; providers are strongly encouraged to attend to understand the proposed process, ask questions and provide feedback. Providers should complete the short survey by 7 October 2026; the survey includes an option to request a 20-minute telephone discussion (morning or afternoon) to be held between 24 September and 7 October 2026, with up to three contact attempts, and completing the survey in full will usually remove the need for a follow-up call. See the attached letter for the survey link.