Expression of Interest – Hunter Central Coast OOSH Services

🏫 Tender Overview The NSW Department of Education is inviting expressions of interest for the provision of Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions. This opportunity (DOE09102/26) relates to the renewal of termed licences under the Shared Use of Schools arrangement, covering Before and After School Care (BASC), Vacation Care (VC), and School Development Days (SDD). 📋 Scope and Requirements Successful providers will be expected to deliver high-quality care services within school facilities. Key requirements include: 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. Industry Knowledge: Bidders are strongly encouraged to review previous industry briefing recordings (June 2024, Dec 2024, and April 2026) to understand the evolving tender application process. 📅 Key Dates Publish Date: 27 May 2026 Submission Deadline: 17 June 2026, 3:00 PM Estimated Decision Date: 29 July 2026 💡 Important Notes No site visits are offered for this tender. All Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted online via the NSW Tenders portal. This is a critical opportunity for educational service providers looking to expand or maintain their footprint in the Hunter and Central Coast regions. Keywords: OOSH, Before and After School Care, NSW Department of Education, Hunter, Central Coast, Educational Services, Tender, Government Procurement.