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Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

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Cumberland Council
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United Kingdom
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85000000 Health and social work services
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Cumberland Council is preparing a new approach to commissioning Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) activities from Summer 2027 onwards. The application process for Easter 2027 remains unchanged and follows current arrangements. Two information sessions for providers are scheduled for 8 October and 3 November, and the first stage of the new application process is likely to open in November 2026. Providers are strongly encouraged to attend. A pre market engagement survey, sent via the council's e-procurement portal The Chest, invites providers to share views on how different payment arrangements could affect their organisation, with responses due by 7 October 2026.

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HAF Provider Engagement: Future Payment Options Cumberland Council is exploring a new approach to commissioning HAF activities from Summer 2027 onwards. The application process for Easter 2027 will remain unchanged and will follow the current arrangements. To help providers prepare for future changes, we will be holding two information sessions. The first stage of the new application process is likely to open in November 2026. Invitations to these sessions will be sent separately with meetings scheduled for the 8th October and 3rd November. We strongly encourage all providers to attend so that you can understand the proposed process, ask questions, and provide feedback. A HAF pre market engagement survey to engage with providers was sent out via the Council's e-procurement portal (The Chest). Please use the survey to share your views and explain how different payment arrangements could affect your organisation. This feedback will be essential in helping us develop a fair and practical approach for future HAF commissioning. Responses to be submitted by 7th October 2026. As part of our ongoing work to develop and strengthen the delivery of Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme activities and Short Breaks for children and young people with disabilities across Cumberland, we are inviting organisations to attend an upcoming online information session. The way organisations apply for and access future opportunities is changing, and we want to ensure that both existing and prospective providers are supported through the transition. The session will provide practical guidance on registering and using the Council's procurement and commissioning systems, including the Central Digital Platform (CDP) and The Chest Procurement Portal. Whether you currently deliver HAF or Short Breaks activities or are interested in becoming a provider for the first time, we would strongly encourage you to attend. We are keen to engage with a wide range of organisations, including voluntary and community groups, charities, sports clubs, arts and leisure providers, and specialist organisations supporting children and young people with disabilities. For further details use the council's online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk.

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