Tender

Nursery Provision of Early Years & Childcare for RAF Wittering, RAF Wyton and RAF Benson

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the provision of early years and childcare services at RAF Wittering, RAF Wyton, and RAF Benson. This procurement, titled "Nursery Provision of Early Years & Childcare for RAF Wittering, RAF Wyton and RAF Benson," falls under the pre-school education services industry category. The tender is currently active and follows an open procedure with a deadline for tender submissions on 19th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The service locations are in the East of England, United Kingdom, and the contract must comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and Ofsted requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in nursery and childcare services, allowing them to expand their portfolio while contributing positively to military families. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies passionate about providing high-quality, flexible, and affordable childcare services will find this an ideal opportunity to grow their business and make a meaningful impact on the lives of service children.

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Notice Title

Nursery Provision of Early Years & Childcare for RAF Wittering, RAF Wyton and RAF Benson

Notice Description

The Royal Air Force are seeking a supplier to deliver high quality, flexible and affordable 0-5 early years provision and wrap around childcare and holiday delivery for 4 - 11 years for service families at the following RAF stations: RAF Wittering, RAF Wyton, and RAF Benson. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13a4f0f2-ef19-4001-83bd-6b0d6696009a
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
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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

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