Logo for the holiday activities and food programme alongside the Southend on sea City Council logo

Following news of the 3-year extension of the HAF programme, the Southend-on-Sea City Council Procurement team are running a face-to-face session for potential providers

We will be holding a HAF drop-in session on Wednesday 16 September 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at Shoeburyness Youth and Community Centre, 202 Delaware Road, Shoeburyness SS3 9NS.

This session is intended for providers who require support with using the Proactis system. Please note that we will not be offering advice or guidance on the content of your tender response but can answer general questions. Please bring your laptop for technical support.

You do not need to confirm your attendance; you are welcome to come along anytime during the session.

Please express your interest in the tender here if you have not done so already.

Free parking on site for 2 hours.

Here are videos that give you a flavour of the activities delivered this summer:

Holiday Activities and Food Programme information

For enquiries email HAF@southend.gov.uk or call 01702 212948.

Published: Thursday, 10th September 2026