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AT1467 Holiday Activity Food Programme for Children

Luton Borough Council
East of England
Open procedure
1 October 2026 to 30 June 2029

The contract involves managing, coordinating, and delivering a holiday activity and food programme, including marketing, booking, reporting, and staff training. The provider must also commission and sub-contract external community providers to deliver activities. The service requires the provision of nutritious meals and physical activity sessions for children receiving free school meals, with all operations conducted within the local authority area.

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Awarded value: £5m; As published
Published: 17 January 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 14 August 2026; Active Luton
Contract length: 33 months; Ends 30 June 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of management and delivery services for holiday activity and food programmes supporting children eligible for free school meals.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
17 January 2026
Contract awardedto Active Luton
14 August 2026
Contract starts
1 October 2026
Contract ends
30 June 2029

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How it compares

76× the typical HAF programme contract (£66k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/343973/at1467-holiday-activity-food-programme-for-children
Buyer reference: DN802695
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06083a
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Luton Borough Council. AT1467 Holiday Activity Food Programme for Children. Contract award, 17 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/343973/at1467-holiday-activity-food-programme-for-children (accessed 12 October 2026).