Award

The Provision of Royal Air Force Families Federation Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR COMMERCIAL

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11 Mar 2021 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, Air Commercial, which is seeking to award a contract titled "The Provision of Royal Air Force Families Federation Service". This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on welfare services not delivered through residential institutions. The contract is intended to enhance communication between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and its personnel, including their families. The procurement method used is selective, adhering to a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at approximately £2,307,585, was signed on 4 March 2021, with the relevant delivery location being Peterborough in the UK. The procurement stage is now complete, as the award has already taken place.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in welfare services, consultancy, and support for military families. Organisations that are experienced in community engagement and communication, especially those that align with the needs of the RAF and related stakeholders, would be well-equipped to compete for this contract. The involvement of SMEs is noteworthy, as there were bids from small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating an inclusive approach to procurement that encourages participation from various business sizes.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Royal Air Force Families Federation Service

Notice Description

The RAF require an independent RAF Families Federation to represent the collective concerns of RAF personnel, RAF Reserves, RAuxAF and their families and to enhance 2-way communication between the Service and its families.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide a Royal Air Force Families Federation Service

Options: There are two option years to be priced.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029aca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004953-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,307,585 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Caroline Razavi
Contact Email
caroline.razavi750@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1494494358

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 3UE
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
TLH11 Peterborough

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION

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