Award

Provision of Nursery Services at RAF Northolt

ROYAL AIR FORCE

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Award

29 Oct 2021 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Air Force has completed the procurement process for the provision of Nursery Services at RAF Northolt, classified under Pre-school education services. The contract, awarded on 1st September 2021, has a total value of £287,500 and runs until 1st January 2026. The open procurement method was employed, allowing for a wide range of suppliers to participate. This contract was awarded following the end date of the tender period on 30th April 2021, and it reflects a focus on transparency in public procurement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide pre-school education services. Businesses specialising in childcare and educational services can benefit from this contract, as it opens avenues for collaboration with a key government entity, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector. Companies positioned to provide quality nursery services would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Provision of Nursery Services at RAF Northolt

Notice Description

This notice is to advise of the Contract Award for the Provision of Nursery Services based at RAF Northolt. This is Contract Award Notice only and not for expressions of Interest. Please note that this publication is for the purposes of Transparency only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a855839-c72c-4aa7-b09e-290df58c517c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1311f172-6514-407e-a05d-30992ab65c41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£287,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£287,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 1 Jan 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL AIR FORCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS

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