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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a91ed633-0f88-4154-93a3-d4aa90d2d1c4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Air Commercial is currently conducting a tender for "The Provision of Royal Air Force Families Federation Service," with a value of £2,400,000. This service aims to enhance communication between the RAF and its personnel, reservists, and families. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 5th October 2020. The service is classified under welfare services not delivered through residential institutions and is located in High Wycombe, East of England. The tender follows a restricted procedure as the procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the Ministry of Defence and contribute to supporting RAF families. Businesses specialising in welfare services, community engagement, and family support initiatives would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play an essential role in enhancing the welfare and communication of a key demographic within the military community, paving the way for long-term partnerships and potential growth in future opportunities.

## 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/f9e399d4-0f2a-4d96-a6a5-990f3ffedfe8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | 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, 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2020 at 06:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e399d4-0f2a-4d96-a6a5-990f3ffedfe8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e399d4-0f2a-4d96-a6a5-990f3ffedfe8
  7th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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