HAF Provider Engagement - Pre Market Engagement

Description

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. As part of this work, we would like your views on how HAF activities should be funded in the future. Please complete the short survey (link below) by 7 October 2026. The survey includes an option to provide feedback through a telephone discussion. If you choose this option, you can select either a morning or afternoon appointment. Calls will last approximately 20 minutes and will take place between 24 September and 7 October 2026. A member of the team will make up to three attempts to contact you. If you complete the survey questions in full, a follow-up call will not usually be required. Please see attached letter which has the link. Keywords: HAF Activities, Holiday Activities, Food Programme