Standalone OOSH Licence - Darlington Public School

Location: Sydney metro

Buyer: NSW Department of Education

Opened: Feb 18, 2026

Closed: Mar 11, 2026

Education - Educational servicesRequest for tender (RFT)
### 🏫 Project Overview The NSW Department of Education is seeking a qualified provider for a standalone **Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)** licence at **Darlington Public School**. This opportunity is part of the renewal process under the Shared Use of Schools arrangement. The successful proponent will be responsible for delivering comprehensive childcare services, including **Before and After School Care (BASC)**, Vacation Care (VC), and care during School Development Days (SDD). ### 📋 Key Requirements & Scope Bidders are expected to provide high-quality educational services tailored to the school community. The scope involves managing the daily operations of the OOSH facility within the school premises. While no site visits are offered, detailed information regarding the premises is included in the tender pack. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the recorded industry briefings from June and December 2024 to understand the standards required for a high-quality application. ### 🎯 Desired Outcomes The primary goal is to secure a reliable partner capable of delivering safe, engaging, and compliant childcare services. Evaluation will be based on several key criteria, including: * **Capability and Experience** in the OSHC sector. * **Methodology** for service delivery. * **Organisational Capacity** and risk management strategies. * **Price** and value for money. ### 📍 Location and Contact The service is located in the **Sydney Metro** region. All inquiries must be directed to the Operations Group Procurement via the buy.NSW Tenders portal. Key search terms for this tender include OSHC, BASC, childcare licensing, and educational services NSW.