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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. Provision of RAF Families Federation"
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. Provision of RAF Families Federation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3af241a3-de6f-41f8-b3f4-88ca81fd96a3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is procuring the provision of RAF Families Federation services, classified under CPV code 85312400, which pertains to welfare services not delivered through residential institutions. The tender is characterised by a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total contract value of £2,400,000. The tender was published on 22 October 2020, and the tender period concluded on 23 November 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and will extend to 31 March 2026, with delivery addresses located in PE8 6HB, England.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in welfare services and community support. Companies that provide innovative and efficient solutions catering to the needs of defence families will find this an inviting opportunity to engage with a key government body, enhancing their visibility and fostering business growth in the public sector.

## Notice

This notice is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7653a635-f92e-41cd-b3a9-90e0a02569bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,307,585 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2021 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7653a635-f92e-41cd-b3a9-90e0a02569bb
- 22 Oct 2020 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee92a226-1c46-42d7-9516-a329eeb8057c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7653a635-f92e-41cd-b3a9-90e0a02569bb
  15th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee92a226-1c46-42d7-9516-a329eeb8057c
  22nd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00e07ffc-3fd6-469b-a677-0f0a9b580bb4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6d5b2f1c-259d-438b-9033-5fbc9dc81dd7
  Contract

## Provenance

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