Tender

Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

14 Sep 2023 at 14:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has published a tender for the provision of multiple RAF nurseries at several RAF stations, including RAF Cosford, RAF Shawbury, MOD Boscombe Down, RAF Waddington, and RAF Scampton. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 1st April 2027. The tender deadline for submission is 29th September 2023. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically pre-school education services, and follows an open procedure above the threshold. The opportunity is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in pre-school education services to expand their portfolio by delivering high-quality childcare provision for service families within the Royal Air Force. Companies passionate about supporting service children and complying with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Ofsted requirements are well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement process is initiated by the Ministry of Defence and aims to secure safe, secure, and high-quality nursery services for military personnel based in various RAF locations across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries

Notice Description

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE (PIN) - Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries The Royal Air Force are seeking a supplier 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. FOR FURTHER DETAILS OF THIS OPPORTUNITY PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO THE DEFENCE SOURCING PORTAL (DSP) https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57001

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b63fe384-5bb1-49cc-887e-1b989c596810
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af200c8-a807-42a3-b360-477599fc3638
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
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 1 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
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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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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