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Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries – RAF Cranwell and RAF Leeming - PPN

Ministry of Defence · Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 09:09.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV80110000 — Pre-school education services

Lots

  • Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries – RAF CranwellValue not stated
  • Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries – RAF LeemingValue not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
715630452
Status
planned
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
1 Dec 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
10 Nov 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
31 Oct 2025, 12:00

Special regime

concession

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries – RAF Cranwell
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes
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).

Value

Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
0

Renewal

Description
3 years contract + 3 years optional extension

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2032, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Provision of Multiple RAF Nurseries – RAF Leeming
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes
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).

Value

Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
0

Renewal

Description
3 years contract + 3 years optional extension

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2032, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pre-school education services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
055937-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
11 Sept 2025, 16:16

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Name
Ministry of Defence

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ13
Country
GB
Locality
High Wycombe
Postal Code
HP144UE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Nimrod building site 3

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Stephen Crawley

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · High Wycombe · UKJ13 · HP144UE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE2 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF3 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0598db-2025-09-11T16:16:43+01:00Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·