Scope
Reference
715630452
Description
The Royal Air Force is looking for a passionate and experienced provider to deliver high-quality, flexible, and affordable childcare at two key RAF stations: RAF Cranwell and RAF Leeming.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
3 years contract + 3 years optional extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries - RAF Cranwell
Description
Exciting Opportunity: Deliver Childcare Services for RAF Families
The Royal Air Force is looking for a passionate and experienced provider to deliver high-quality, flexible, and affordable childcare at two key RAF stations: RAF Cranwell and RAF Leeming.
This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of service children and their families-providing nurturing early years education (0-5 years) and dynamic wraparound and holiday care (4-11 years).
Are you committed to helping children thrive? Ready to grow your portfolio and work in partnership with the military community?
We're seeking a provider who shares our values and can deliver services that meet EYFS and Ofsted standards-ensuring every child receives the best possible start.
The below provides a brief illustration of the current provision and operational delivery of the nursery and childcare sites. Please note this is an illustration and detail can be subject to change. There will be scope to work with each station to adapt the operational delivery and outputs of the setting to meet the needs of service families and the station's statement of requirements.
RAF Cranwell
The nursery operates out of a purpose-built nursery that is located inside of the wire at RAF Cranwell, Sleaford NG34 8HB. The nursery is currently open Mon - Fri from 07.30 - 18.00 for 51 days of the year providing up to 76 places for children aged 0-5 years, including an offer of full, half day and sessional options to meet the needs of service families living and working at RAF Cranwell. There are currently 92 children under 5 on roll at the nursery. Wraparound childcare and holiday provision for up to 40 places is also offered to children aged 4 - 11 years at other sites within close proximity to the nursery. There are 35 staff employed to work with the children. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged 9months+.
TUPE consideration will apply to this contract.
Tender dates and timelines are subject to change. Please express and interest or follow the PPN to find out when the Invitation to Tender opens.
Please note that, once the contract is awarded, there will be a lease or licence agreement in place with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries - RAF Leeming
Description
Exciting Opportunity: Deliver Childcare Services for RAF Families
The Royal Air Force is looking for a passionate and experienced provider to deliver high-quality, flexible, and affordable childcare at two key RAF stations: RAF Cranwell and RAF Leeming.
This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of service children and their families-providing nurturing early years education (0-5 years) and dynamic wraparound and holiday care (4-11 years).
Are you committed to helping children thrive? Ready to grow your portfolio and work in partnership with the military community?
We're seeking a provider who shares our values and can deliver services that meet EYFS and Ofsted standards-ensuring every child receives the best possible start.
The below provides a brief illustration of the current provision and operational delivery of the nursery and childcare sites. Please note this is an illustration and detail can be subject to change. There will be scope to work with each station to adapt the operational delivery and outputs of the setting to meet the needs of service families and the station's statement of requirements.
RAF Leeming
The nursery operates out of a purpose-built building inside the wire at RAF Leeming, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 9NJ. The nursery is open Mon - Fri from 07.30 to 17.30, 51 weeks of the year providing up to 121 places for children aged 0-11 years, including an offer of full, half day, wraparound childcare and sessional options to meet the needs of service families living and working at RAF Leeming. There are currently 166 children on roll. There are 21 staff employed to work with the children. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged 9months+.
TUPE consideration will apply to this contract.
Tender dates and timelines are subject to change. Please express and interest or follow the PPN to find out when the Invitation to Tender opens.
Please note that, once the contract is awarded, there will be a lease or licence agreement in place with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries - RAF Cranwell
Lot 2. Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries - RAF Leeming
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
13 October 2025
Enquiry deadline
31 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2025
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Nimrod building site 3
High Wycombe
HP144UE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Stephen Crawley
Email: stephen.crawley104@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government