Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme Framework

What the buyer is asking for

The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework for the delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme. The HAF Programme provides eligible children and young people with access to enriching activities, physical activity and nutritious food during school holiday periods, in accordance with Department for Education HAF requirements. The Framework will be divided into four Lots: Lot 1 - West: Feltham, Hanworth and Bedfont - up to 10 Framework Providers Lot 2 - Central: Hounslow, Cranford and Heston - up to 9 Framework Providers Lot 3 - East: Chiswick, Brentford and Isleworth - up to 8 Framework Providers Lot 4 - SEND: Borough-wide specialist SEND provision - up to 6 Framework Providers Tenderers may apply for one or more Lots and may be appointed to multiple Lots where they meet the applicable requirements. The estimated total value of the Framework is £807,200 over the four-year Framework term. Appointment to the Framework does not guarantee any minimum level or value of work. Services will be commissioned through individual Call-Off Contracts in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement. Call-Offs may be awarded without reopening competition or following a competitive selection process, as provided for within the Framework. The proposed Framework term is 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2031.

How this is scored

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• 15%qualityHAF Service Delivery Model
• 10%qualityChildcare Setting Delivery
• 15%qualityInclusion, Accessibility and SEND
• 10%qualityContract Management and Performance
• 10%qualityService Mobilisation and Quality Assurance
• 10%qualityRisk Management and Business Continuity
• 10%qualityOperational Risk Assessment
• 20%pricePrice

4 lots

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• West - Feltham, Hanworth and Bedfont

  Delivery of Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme services across Feltham, Hanworth and Bedfont. Providers will be required to deliver compliant HAF provision for eligible children and young people during school holiday periods, including nutritious food, enriching activities, physical activity, healthy lifestyles support and signposting. Up to 10 Framework Providers may be appointed to this Lot.

• Central - Hounslow, Cranford and Heston

  Delivery of Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme services across Hounslow, Cranford and Heston. Providers will be required to deliver compliant HAF provision for eligible children and young people during school holiday periods, including nutritious food, enriching activities, physical activity, healthy lifestyles support and signposting. Up to 9 Framework Providers may be appointed to this Lot.

• East - Chiswick, Brentford and Isleworth

  Delivery of Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme services across Chiswick, Brentford and Isleworth. Providers will be required to deliver compliant HAF provision for eligible children and young people during school holiday periods, including nutritious food, enriching activities, physical activity, healthy lifestyles support and signposting. Up to 8 Framework Providers may be appointed to this Lot.

• (HAF) Specialist SEND Provisions

  Delivery of specialist Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme provision for eligible children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities across the London Borough of Hounslow. Providers will be required to demonstrate appropriate specialist capability, staffing, accessibility and support arrangements to meet individual needs while delivering the wider HAF requirements. Up to 6 Framework Providers may be appointed to this Lot.

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published14 days ago

   7 Sept 2026, 16:57 BST
2. Submission deadlinein 16 days

   7 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
3. Award decision expected byin 67 days

   27 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice7 Sept 2026, 14:14 BST084450-2026
2. Tender notice7 Sept 2026, 16:57 BST084610-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender