--- title: "Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2df5fe45-9bca-4cdb-b399-e9d0ca26515a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2df5fe45-9bca-4cdb-b399-e9d0ca26515a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2df5fe45-9bca-4cdb-b399-e9d0ca26515a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2df5fe45-9bca-4cdb-b399-e9d0ca26515a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-10-04" --- # Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2df5fe45-9bca-4cdb-b399-e9d0ca26515a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2df5fe45-9bca-4cdb-b399-e9d0ca26515a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2df5fe45-9bca-4cdb-b399-e9d0ca26515a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is inviting suppliers to bid for the provision of multiple RAF nurseries across various RAF stations. This opportunity seeks to deliver high-quality childcare services for service families, ensuring compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and Ofsted regulations. The open tender process will close on November 6, 2023, with the contract period starting on April 8, 2024, and ending on April 14, 2027. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, which falls under the services category. This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the pre-school education services industry to expand their portfolio by providing childcare services to military families. Companies passionate about supporting service children and meeting regulatory standards are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, offering a fair chance for all eligible suppliers to showcase their qualifications and capabilities in delivering essential childcare services. ## Notice Opportunity for the Provision of RAF Nurseries The Royal Air Force are seeking suppliers 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. To express your interest for this requirement, please complete and submit the attached SAQ and ITT for the relevant lot you would like to bid for. All suppliers are required to Pass the Qualifying, Technical and Commercial Evaluation. Any suppliers deemed non-complaint in any or all three areas will automatically be issued a fail. Please access the Opportunity here: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57001 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d77dbce-85bf-493f-b5ee-6abf61c2dddc | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP14 4UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Ridgeway West | | Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services ## Release History - 4 Oct 2023 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d77dbce-85bf-493f-b5ee-6abf61c2dddc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d77dbce-85bf-493f-b5ee-6abf61c2dddc 4th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57001 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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