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Provision of Holiday Activity and Food Programme

Awarded to BLACKPOOL CARERS CENTRE LIMITED, BLACKPOOL F.C. COMMUNITY TRUST, EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGY SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY +5 more

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL(buyer)

Published
Published 7 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 13 February 2026
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Overview

Blackpool Council has awarded a framework for Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) schemes providing free activities and meals to benefits-eligible and vulnerable children aged 4-16 during school holidays. The contract was awarded on 29 March 2026 to nine providers: Blackpool Carers Centre Limited, Blackpool F.C. Community Trust, Effective Pedagogy Solutions Community Interest Company, Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside, Magic Club, Rosscon Training Ltd, Skool of Street, and The Boathouse Youth. The framework is now in delivery and meets Department for Education and Blackpool Council requirements.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
7 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Children's holiday-camp services

Award outcome

Award date
29 March 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
31 March 2034
Winners
  • BLACKPOOL CARERS CENTRE LIMITED
  • BLACKPOOL F.C. COMMUNITY TRUST
  • EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGY SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
  • GROUNDWORK CHESHIRE, LANCASHIRE & MERSEYSIDE
  • MAGIC CLUB
  • ROSSCON TRAINING LTD
  • SKOOL OF STREET
  • THE BOATHOUSE YOUTH

This contract ends on 31 March 2029, or 31 March 2034 if every extension is used.

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    30 March 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    16 January 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    7 January 2026

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