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    ContractsRAF Nursery and Childcare Services - Tender for Cranwell and Marham Locations
    Awarded contract

    RAF Nursery and Childcare Services - Tender for Cranwell and Marham Locations

    Awarded
    £1
    Published 27 May 2026

    Competitive tender for nursery and childcare provision at two RAF bases serving military families and supporting early years education.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 27 May 2026· 5 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1
    Published 27 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1nominal
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      5 Jun 2026
      5 months ago
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

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    1 supplier
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    Rafa Kidz Limited
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    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 months ago.

    27 May 2026Today5 Jun 2026

    Brief

    The Royal Air Force is seeking qualified suppliers to provide nursery and early years childcare services at two military locations through an open competitive tender process. Bidders may submit proposals for one or both lots: Lot 1 - RAF Cranwell (Sleaford, Lincolnshire): Operates Monday to Friday, 07:30-18:00, 51 weeks per year. Provides up to 76 places for children aged 0-5 years, plus wraparound childcare for ages 4-11. Currently employs 35 staff and serves 92 children. Offers full-day, half-day, and sessional options with funded early education from 9 months. Lot 2 - RAF Marham (King's Lynn, Norfolk): Operates daily, 07:00-18:00, year-round. Provides up to 186 places for children aged 0-11 years including wraparound childcare. Currently employs 44 staff and offers full-day, part-time, sessional, and wraparound options with funded early education from 9 months. The tender will remain open for 25 calendar days. All suppliers must respond to all evaluation questions for their chosen lot(s); incomplete submissions will be deemed non-compliant. There is flexibility to adapt service delivery to meet individual station requirements and the needs of service families.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
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    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
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