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Tender: Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme Services for FSM-Eligible Children in Kent

Released 12 months ago

Closed11 Sep 2026

Est. valueEstimate£75K to £4.7M

LocationSouth East

AgencyKent County Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 11 Sept 2026

About

Kent County Council is seeking suppliers for Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme services to provide nutritious meals and engaging activities during the Easter, summer and Christmas school holidays for children aged 4 to 16 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM). The programme, funded by the Department for Education and governed by a Memorandum of Understanding signed by KCC, aims to support children’s physical health and wellbeing, reduce holiday food and childcare pressures on families, and provide nutrition and budgeting support. This opportunity is run through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) opened in December 2024 with applications accepted at any time and assessed in rounds; Round 4 requires separate submissions for each Lot.

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