Scope
Reference
713228450
Description
Army Commercial are looking to procure a nursery provision and childcare support for military personnel at Kinloss Barracks for a period of 3 core years with the option to extend by an additional 2 x 1-year periods.
Kinloss Barracks is situated in Moray, North-East Scotland and comprises of Military Personnel, MOD Civil Servants and MOD Contractors.
Nursery provision and out of school childcare, to include holiday offering is required for 0-11 years to support the military workforce. With surplus capacity being made available to the local community.
The contract will operate in addition to a licence to occupy the childcare building which will be managed by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
Total value (estimated)
- £1,550,000 excluding VAT
- £1,550,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 August 2025 to 28 August 2028
- Possible extension to 28 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The option to extend by an additional 2 x 1-year periods.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
Contract locations
- UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See bid pack.
Technical ability conditions of participation
See bid pack.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 June 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 July 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Value for Money Index | This approach divides the total score of the non-cost (quality) criteria by the tender cost. It ranks tenders on the amount of quality (represented by the non-cost score) for each £ (or £k) of cost. |
Cost |
Weighting description
The award of a Contract for this Requirement shall be based on the Value for Money index.
This approach divides the total score of the non-cost (quality) criteria by the tender cost. It ranks tenders on the amount of quality (represented by the non-cost score) for each £ (or £k) of cost.
Other information
Payment terms
Eligible childcare costs will be covered by The Scottish Government funded places.
Childcare in addition to the funded hours is parental responsibility and will be a private arrangement between parent and provider.
The provider needs to be registered to enable The Scottish Tax-Free Childcare Government Scheme which will enable parents to open an online savings account which will pay for childcare.
The MOD will not be responsible for payment and no payments will be made to the supplier through CP&F / EXOSTAR.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
lack of sufficient time to conduct meaningful pre market engagement
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Army Commercial, Army HQ, 2nd Floor, Blenheim Building, Monxton Road
Andover
SP11 8HJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government