--- title: "Provision of RAF High Wycombe Nurseries" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037586" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037586" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037586.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037586.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-10-13" --- # Provision of RAF High Wycombe Nurseries Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037586 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037586) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037586.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender for the provision of child daycare services at RAF High Wycombe. The tender aims to deliver high-quality day care for service families across three sites, meeting specific regulatory requirements. The planned procurement stage is an Accelerated Open Competition, with a 15-day open period. The tender is valued at 1.0 GBP and is expected to create business opportunities for child daycare service providers in the High Wycombe region. This public procurement process by the Ministry of Defence offers a significant opportunity for child daycare service providers to expand their business. Businesses specialising in early childhood education and care are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract includes provisions such as TUPE consideration and a lease agreement with DIO once awarded. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and adhere to the minimum MOD personnel requirements as specified in the tender. ## Notice The Royal Air Force are seeking a supplier to deliver high quality, flexible and affordable 0-5 day care provision and wrap around childcare for service families at RAF High Wycombe across three pre-existing sites on the defence estate. The services must be compliant with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, and Ofsted. The nurseries are located at: * Community Centre, West Cl, Medmenham, Marlow SL7 2EH * 98 - 100 Greenwood, Walters Ash, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 4XB * Site 3, RAF High Wycombe, Walter's Ash, High Wycombe HP14 4UE The below provides a brief illustration of the current provision and operational delivery of the three nursery sites. Please note this is an illustration and detail can be subject to change. There will be scope to work with station to adapt the operational delivery and outputs of each setting to meet the needs of service families and the stations statement of requirements. Community Centre, West Cl, Medmenham, Marlow SL7 2EH Medmenham operates from the community hall, Medmenham, near Marlow. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for most weeks of the year providing up to 33 places for children from 1 - 4 years of age. It closes for two weeks over Christmas and New Year, during bank holidays, and the last two weeks of August. There are currently 23 children on roll. There are 18 staff working with children. This includes the chef and staff who are employed on a casual basis for cover, as well as apprentices who are completing qualifications. The nursery accepts funding to provide free early education for children aged three to four years. 98 - 100 Greenwood, Walters Ash, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 4XB Greenwood is located in Walters Ash, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It opens from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, most of the year providing up to 46 places for children aged 0 - 4 years. There are currently 36 on roll. The nursery employs 10 members of staff. The nursery accepts funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. Site 3, RAF High Wycombe, Walter's Ash, High Wycombe HP14 4UE It is located behind the wire at RAF High Wycombe in Naphill, Buckinghamshire. The nursery opens each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year, providing up to 80 places for children aged 0 - 4 years. It receives funding for free early years education for children aged three and four years. There are 11 staff employed to work with the children. There are currently 64 children on roll The minimum ratio of MOD personnel to local community personnel is to be 75/25 at all times. TUPE consideration will apply to this contract. The Authority intended to run an Accelerated Open Competition with the Tender being out and open to the market for 15 calendar days. Please note that, once the contract is awarded, there will be a lease agreement in place with DIO. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Royal Air Force are seeking a supplier to deliver high quality, flexible and affordable 0-5 day care provision and wrap around childcare for service families at RAF High Wycombe across three pre-existing sites on the defence estate. The services must be compliant with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, and Ofsted. The nurseries are located at: * Community Centre, West Cl, Medmenham, Marlow SL7 2EH * 98 - 100 Greenwood, Walters Ash, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 4XB * Site 3, RAF High Wycombe, Walter's Ash, High Wycombe HP14 4UE The below provides a brief illustration of the current provision and operational delivery of the three nursery sites. Please note this is an illustration and detail can be subject to change. There will be scope to work with station to adapt the operational delivery and outputs of each setting to meet the needs of service families and the stations statement of requirements. Community Centre, West Cl, Medmenham, Marlow SL7 2EH Medmenham operates from the community hall, Medmenham, near Marlow. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for most weeks of the year providing up to 33 places for children from 1 - 4 years of age. It closes for two weeks over Christmas and New Year, during bank holidays, and the last two weeks of August. There are currently 23 children on roll. There are 18 staff working with children. This includes the chef and staff who are employed on a casual basis for cover, as well as apprentices who are completing qualifications. The nursery accepts funding to provide free early education for children aged three to four years. 98 - 100 Greenwood, Walters Ash, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 4XB Greenwood is located in Walters Ash, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It opens from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, most of the year providing up to 46 places for children aged 0 - 4 years. There are currently 36 on roll. The nursery employs 10 members of staff. The nursery accepts funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. Site 3, RAF High Wycombe, Walter's Ash, High Wycombe HP14 4UE It is located behind the wire at RAF High Wycombe in Naphill, Buckinghamshire. The nursery opens each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year, providing up to 80 places for children aged 0 - 4 years. It receives funding for free early years education for children aged three and four years. There are 11 staff employed to work with the children. There are currently 64 children on roll The minimum ratio of MOD personnel to local community personnel is to be 75/25 at all times. TUPE consideration will apply to this contract. The Authority intended to run an Accelerated Open Competition with the Tender being out and open to the market for 15 calendar days. Please note that, once the contract is awarded, there will be a lease agreement in place with DIO. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028879-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Nov 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2022 at 14:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028879-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contract.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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