Tender

Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

04 Oct 2023 at 12:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting suppliers to bid for the provision of multiple RAF nurseries across various RAF stations. This opportunity seeks to deliver high-quality childcare services for service families, ensuring compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and Ofsted regulations. The open tender process will close on November 6, 2023, with the contract period starting on April 8, 2024, and ending on April 14, 2027. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, which falls under the services category.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the pre-school education services industry to expand their portfolio by providing childcare services to military families. Companies passionate about supporting service children and meeting regulatory standards are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, offering a fair chance for all eligible suppliers to showcase their qualifications and capabilities in delivering essential childcare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries

Notice Description

Opportunity for the Provision of RAF Nurseries The Royal Air Force are seeking suppliers to deliver high quality, flexible and affordable 0-5 childcare provision and wrap around childcare for service families at the following RAF stations: RAF Cosford, RAF Shawbury, MOD Boscombe Down, RAF Waddington and RAF Scampton. Are you passionate about supporting the lives of service children? Would you like to extend your portfolio of nursery and childcare provision and enable children to reach their full potential? This could be the opportunity to make a positive difference and contribution to ensure our military personnel have a safe, secure, and high-quality nursery to meet theirs and their children's needs. The services must be compliant with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, and Ofsted. To express your interest for this requirement, please complete and submit the attached SAQ and ITT for the relevant lot you would like to bid for. All suppliers are required to Pass the Qualifying, Technical and Commercial Evaluation. Any suppliers deemed non-complaint in any or all three areas will automatically be issued a fail. Please access the Opportunity here: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57001

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2df5fe45-9bca-4cdb-b399-e9d0ca26515a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d77dbce-85bf-493f-b5ee-6abf61c2dddc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Vikki Cook
Contact Email
vikki.cook101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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