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title: "The Provision of Royal Air Force Families Federation Service"
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# The Provision of Royal Air Force Families Federation Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54c4c2b4-75b0-491f-b011-da53b2c244d2

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, Air Commercial, concerns the provision of the Royal Air Force Families Federation Service. This tender falls under the welfare services sector, specifically addressing needs not met through residential institutions. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, classified as a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 4 March 2021. The contract, valued at £2,307,585, is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and extend until 31 March 2026, with delivery expected in the East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in welfare services and community support, to engage with the RAF community. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) will be well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on enhancing communication between the RAF and its families. Potential suppliers may find value in leveraging this contract to establish long-term relationships within the defence sector and expand their service offerings.

## Notice

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. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-High Wycombe: Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ae9499-e429-4e6a-acd1-b8d36fe57c0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | £2,307,585 |
| 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, AIR COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 3UE |
| 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

- 14 Mar 2021 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ae9499-e429-4e6a-acd1-b8d36fe57c0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ae9499-e429-4e6a-acd1-b8d36fe57c0e
  14th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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