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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£4,000,000Add to pipeline

Re-opening of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Open Framework

Awarded to PLAY TORBAY, PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST, Play Torbay +12 more

Torbay Council(buyer)

Published
Published 21 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 18 June 2026
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Overview

Torbay Council has established an open framework (Framework 02) for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, procuring services to provide meals and activities for approximately 5,451 eligible children and young people during school holidays. Eight organisations have been awarded contracts totalling £171,100 to deliver face-to-face provision across the school holiday periods, with funding subject to continued Department for Education support.

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Lots (5)

  • Lot 1 - Torquay Based Sites

    £63,200Won by Plymouth Argyle Community TrustWon by Riviera Life LinkWon by Sporty Stars Torbay & South HamsWon by Torquay United Community Sports TrustWon by PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUSTWon by RIVIERA LIFE LINKWon by TORQUAY UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST LTD

  • Lot 2 - Paignton Based Sites

    £43,200Won by Play TorbayWon by Plymouth Argyle Community TrustWon by Sound CommunitiesWon by Steer Sports & Education Ltd t/a Premier EducationWon by PLAY TORBAYWon by PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUSTWon by SOUND COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYWon by STEER SPORTS AND EDUCATION LIMITED

  • Lot 3 Brixham Based Sites

    £20,250Won by Sporty Stars Torbay & South Hams

  • Lot 4 Provision for 13-16 year olds

    £17,450Won by Sporty Stars Torbay & South Hams

  • Lot 5 - Provision for Children with Complex Send

    £27,000Won by Turning Heads CICWon by TURNING HEADS-CHANGING PERCEPTIONS AND LIVES CIC

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£4,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 April 2026
Questions by
1 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Children's holiday-camp servicesSocial work and related servicesOther community, social and personal services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£171,100
Award date
21 June 2026
Contract period
25 July 2026 → 22 February 2027
Contract length
7 months
Against estimate
96% below
Bids received
4
Winners
  • PLAY TORBAY
  • PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
  • Play Torbay
  • Plymouth Argyle Community Trust
  • RIVIERA LIFE LINK
  • Riviera Life Link
  • SOUND COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
  • STEER SPORTS AND EDUCATION LIMITED
  • Sound Communities
  • Sporty Stars Torbay & South Hams
  • Steer Sports & Education Ltd t/a Premier Education
  • TORQUAY UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST LTD
  • TURNING HEADS-CHANGING PERCEPTIONS AND LIVES CIC
  • Torquay United Community Sports Trust
  • Turning Heads CIC

This contract ends on 22 February 2027.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

4

Open and restricted tenders in Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 10% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Method Statements70%
  • Price30%

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Market context

Typical award in Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

£745,119

Median of 920 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 77% below the median.

Torbay Council in the last 12 months

71

contracts awarded, worth £31,283,664 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    28 July 2026

  2. Contract

    23 June 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    21 April 2026

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