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title: "Nursery Provision of Early Years & Childcare for RAF Wittering, RAF Wyton and RAF Benson"
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# Nursery Provision of Early Years & Childcare for RAF Wittering, RAF Wyton and RAF Benson

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6c36cbf-305d-4caf-9c87-a943c83872fe

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the provision of early years and childcare services at RAF Wittering, RAF Wyton, and RAF Benson. This procurement, titled "Nursery Provision of Early Years & Childcare for RAF Wittering, RAF Wyton and RAF Benson," falls under the pre-school education services industry category. The tender is currently active and follows an open procedure with a deadline for tender submissions on 19th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The service locations are in the East of England, United Kingdom, and the contract must comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and Ofsted requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in nursery and childcare services, allowing them to expand their portfolio while contributing positively to military families. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies passionate about providing high-quality, flexible, and affordable childcare services will find this an ideal opportunity to grow their business and make a meaningful impact on the lives of service children.

## Notice

The Royal Air Force are seeking a supplier to deliver high quality, flexible and affordable 0-5 early years provision and wrap around childcare and holiday delivery for 4 - 11 years for service families at the following RAF stations: RAF Wittering, RAF Wyton, and RAF Benson. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13a4f0f2-ef19-4001-83bd-6b0d6696009a |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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

- 1 Nov 2024 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13a4f0f2-ef19-4001-83bd-6b0d6696009a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13a4f0f2-ef19-4001-83bd-6b0d6696009a
  1st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59017

## Provenance

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