---
title: "Provision of RAF Nursery - RAF Leeming"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d2bf"
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# Provision of RAF Nursery - RAF Leeming

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d2bf

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of RAF Nursery – RAF Leeming," focusing on delivering high-quality, flexible childcare services at the RAF Leeming station. This contract, classified under 'Pre-school education services' (CPV code 80110000), is awarded to RAFA Kidz Ltd and features a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an optional extension allowing for up to an additional three years. Conducted through an open procurement method, this process was below the threshold level and concluded with the award of the contract on 19th December 2025. The buying organisation, located in High Wycombe, UK, managed a streamlined open competition to ensure a transparent selection process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises specializing in educational or childcare services. Companies with expertise in providing flexible and affordable childcare can compete in similar tenders by enhancingtheir service offerings and professional reputation. Furthermore, as this contract allows for a potential 6-year engagement, successful bidders like RAFA Kidz Ltd stand to benefit from a long-term partnership with a central government authority, which can offer stability and increased business visibility within the UK public sector market.

## Notice

The Royal Air Force is looking for a passionate and experienced provider to deliver high-quality, flexible, and affordable childcare at the RAF Leeming station.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004611-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAFA KIDZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 09:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004611-2026
- 23 Oct 2025 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067928-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004611-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067928-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60261
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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