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title: "Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries"
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# Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b63fe384-5bb1-49cc-887e-1b989c596810

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has published a tender for the provision of multiple RAF nurseries at several RAF stations, including RAF Cosford, RAF Shawbury, MOD Boscombe Down, RAF Waddington, and RAF Scampton. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 1st April 2027. The tender deadline for submission is 29th September 2023. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically pre-school education services, and follows an open procedure above the threshold. The opportunity is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in pre-school education services to expand their portfolio by delivering high-quality childcare provision for service families within the Royal Air Force. Companies passionate about supporting service children and complying with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Ofsted requirements are well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement process is initiated by the Ministry of Defence and aims to secure safe, secure, and high-quality nursery services for military personnel based in various RAF locations across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE (PIN) - Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries The Royal Air Force are seeking a supplier 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. FOR FURTHER DETAILS OF THIS OPPORTUNITY PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO THE DEFENCE SOURCING PORTAL (DSP) 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/5af200c8-a807-42a3-b360-477599fc3638 |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 1 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2023 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af200c8-a807-42a3-b360-477599fc3638

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af200c8-a807-42a3-b360-477599fc3638
  14th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57001

## Provenance

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