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Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) - District Leads

Awarded to BLOODHOUND EDUCATION LTD., Cheltenham Borough Council, FOREST VOLUNTARY ACTION FORUM +3 more

Gloucestershire County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 7 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 6 February 2026
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Overview

Gloucestershire County Council has awarded a contract for six District Leads to manage delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, which provides activities and food to eligible children during school holidays. The contract, valued at £1,176,377 excluding VAT, was awarded on 11 March 2026 to BLOODHOUND EDUCATION LTD, Cheltenham Borough Council, FOREST VOLUNTARY ACTION FORUM, Stroud District Council, THE VENTURE COMMUNITY HUB LTD, and WORLD JUNGLE LTD.

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Lots (6)

  • Cheltenham

    The Cheltenham District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification.

    Won by Cheltenham Borough Council

  • Cotswolds

    The Cotswolds District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification.

    Won by WORLD JUNGLE LTD

  • Forest of Dean

    The Forest of Dean District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification.

    Won by FOREST VOLUNTARY ACTION FORUM

  • Gloucester City

    The Gloucester City District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification.

    Won by THE VENTURE COMMUNITY HUB LTD

  • Stroud

    The Stroud District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification.

    Won by Stroud District Council

  • Tewkesbury

    The Tewkesbury District Lead will be responsible for organising the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme in their respective district. This includes; Organise and sub-contract an array of activity providers to form the holiday programme that adheres to the DfE's requirements and meets targets as set out by the Council Creating and following a communications schedule throughout the year to engage families, children and young people, professionals, and schools about the HAF programme. Working with the Council, other district leads and relevant stakeholders to stay up to date on information about the programme and any emerging local needs. Form a focus group to feature the voice of the young person to inform plans for HAF in their respective district. A full list of requirements can be found on the role specification.

    Won by BLOODHOUND EDUCATION LTD.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,176,377
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
7 January 2026
Questions by
28 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work servicesOther community, social and personal services

Award outcome

Award date
11 March 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2027
Winners
  • BLOODHOUND EDUCATION LTD.
  • Cheltenham Borough Council
  • FOREST VOLUNTARY ACTION FORUM
  • Stroud District Council
  • THE VENTURE COMMUNITY HUB LTD
  • WORLD JUNGLE LTD

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    11 March 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    21 January 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    7 January 2026

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