Award

Provision of RAF Nursery - RAF Leeming

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 09:27

Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of RAF Nursery – RAF Leeming," focusing on delivering high-quality, flexible childcare services at the RAF Leeming station. This contract, classified under 'Pre-school education services' (CPV code 80110000), is awarded to RAFA Kidz Ltd and features a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an optional extension allowing for up to an additional three years. Conducted through an open procurement method, this process was below the threshold level and concluded with the award of the contract on 19th December 2025. The buying organisation, located in High Wycombe, UK, managed a streamlined open competition to ensure a transparent selection process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises specializing in educational or childcare services. Companies with expertise in providing flexible and affordable childcare can compete in similar tenders by enhancingtheir service offerings and professional reputation. Furthermore, as this contract allows for a potential 6-year engagement, successful bidders like RAFA Kidz Ltd stand to benefit from a long-term partnership with a central government authority, which can offer stability and increased business visibility within the UK public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of RAF Nursery - RAF Leeming

Notice Description

The Royal Air Force is looking for a passionate and experienced provider to deliver high-quality, flexible, and affordable childcare at the RAF Leeming station.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004611-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Stephen Crawley
Contact Email
stephen.crawley104@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
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAFA KIDZ

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