Standalone OOSH Licence - Merewether Heights Public School
Location: Hunter
Buyer: NSW Department of Education
Opened: May 27, 2026
Closing: Jun 17, 2026
Education - Educational servicesRequest for tender (RFT)
### 🏫 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.
### 📋 Key Requirements & Scope
- **Service Provision:** Successful applicants will be responsible for managing OOSH services at the specified school site.
- **Tendering Guidance:** Bidders are strongly encouraged to review previous industry briefing recordings (June 2024, December 2024, and April 2026) to understand high-quality application standards and upcoming process changes effective 1 July 2026.
- **Documentation:** Applicants must utilize the provided "RFT Out of School Hours Care - Guide for Tendering" to ensure compliance.
### ⚖️ Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be assessed based on:
* **Capability & Experience**
* **Methodology**
* **Risk Management**
* **Organisational Capacity**
* **Price**
### 📅 Important Dates
- **Open Date:** 27 May 2026
- **Close Date:** 17 June 2026, 3:00 PM
- **Estimated Decision Date:** 29 July 2026
### 🔍 Keywords
#OOSH #EducationTender #NSWDepartmentOfEducation #BeforeAndAfterSchoolCare #MerewetherHeights #SchoolLicensing #Procurement