--- title: "Provision of Nursery at RAF Boulmer" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c36b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c36b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c36b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c36b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-04-24" --- # Provision of Nursery at RAF Boulmer Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c36b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c36b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c36b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender for the provision of nursery services at RAF Boulmer. The tender involves delivering high-quality childcare for service families, compliant with EYFS and Ofsted regulations. The nursery is located at Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick, NE66 3LZ. The tender is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 17th May 2023. This opportunity is suitable for businesses in the childcare services industry. Companies experienced in providing daycare services and wraparound childcare would be well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buying organisation, aims to create opportunities for businesses to support the RAF Boulmer community. The procurement method is a tender, offering businesses a chance to secure a contract with the Ministry of Defence for childcare services at RAF Boulmer. ## 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 Boulmer at a pre-existing site on the defence estate. The services must be compliant with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, and Ofsted. ### 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 Boulmer at a pre-existing site on the defence estate. The services must be compliant with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, and Ofsted. The nursery is located at Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick, NE66 3LZ. The below provides a brief illustration of the current provision and operational delivery of the nursery site. 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 the setting to meet the needs of service families and the stations statement of requirements. The nursery operates out of Longhoughton village, close to RAF Boulmer. The nursery is open Mon - Fri from 7.30am to 6.00pm, 51 weeks of the year providing up to 40 places for children aged 0-5yrs, including an offer of full, half day and sessional options to meet the needs of service families living and working at RAF Boulmer. The nursery accepts funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. Where capacity permits, and is identified additional provision including wraparound childcare and holiday provision for 0-11 yrs. should be provided. This is needed to support the workforce of RAF Boulmer (Military, Civil Servants, and Contractors) and to also deliver childcare support to the wider local community. The minimum ratio of MOD personnel to local community personnel is to be 65/35. TUPE consideration will apply to this contract. 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/011600-2023 | | 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 | 24 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 May 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | ALNWICK | | 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 | TLC21 Northumberland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312110 - Child daycare services ## Release History - 24 Apr 2023 at 07:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011600-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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