Standalone OOSH Licence - Merewether Heights Public School

🏫 Tender Overview The NSW Department of Education is inviting tenders for a Standalone OOSH (Out of School Hours Care) Licence at Merewether Heights Public School (Opportunity ID: DOE-LP-09186/26). This procurement relates to the renewal of the Shared Use of Schools arrangement, covering Before and After School Care (BASC), Vacation Care (VC), and Staff Development Day (SDD) services. 📋 Scope and Requirements Successful bidders will be responsible for providing high-quality OOSH services at the specified school location. Key requirements include: Service Delivery: Comprehensive BASC, VC, and SDD programs. Compliance: Adherence to the 'RFT Out of School Hours Care - Guide for Tendering'. Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be assessed based on Capability, Methodology, Risk Management, Price, Organisational Capacity, and Experience. 💡 Important Information for Bidders Industry Briefings: Prospective providers are strongly encouraged to review previous industry briefing recordings (June 2024, Dec 2024, and April 2026) to understand best practices and upcoming process changes effective 1 July 2026. Submission: All Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted online via the NSW Tenders portal. Site Visits: No site visits are offered for this tender. 📅 Key Dates Open Date: 27 May 2026 Close Date: 17 June 2026, 3:00 PM Decision Date: 29 July 2026 Keywords: OOSH, Out of School Hours Care, NSW Department of Education, BASC, School Licence, Education Services, Merewether Heights Public School, Tender.