Expression of Interest – Hunter Central Coast OOSH Services

### 🏫 Tender Overview: Hunter Central Coast OOSH Services The **NSW Department of Education** is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the provision of **Out of School Hours Care (OOSH)** services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions. This procurement initiative is part of the 'Shared Use of Schools' arrangement, focusing on the renewal of termed licences for essential childcare services. #### 📋 Scope of Work Successful providers will be responsible for delivering: * **Before and After School Care (BASC)** * **Vacation Care (VC)** * **Staff Development Day (SDD) care** #### 🔑 Key Requirements for Bidders * **Industry Briefings:** Applicants are strongly encouraged to review previous industry briefing recordings (June 2024, Dec 2024) and the recent April 2026 update regarding changes to the tender application process. * **Documentation:** Bidders must utilize the provided 'RFT Out of School Hours Care - Guide for Tendering' to ensure high-quality submissions. * **Evaluation Criteria:** Proposals will be assessed based on **Capability, Methodology, Risk Management, Price, Organizational Capacity, and Experience**. #### 📅 Important Dates * **Open Date:** 27 May 2026 * **Close Date:** 17 June 2026, 3:00 PM * **Estimated Decision Date:** 29 July 2026 #### 💡 Submission Instructions * No site visits are offered for this tender. * All Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted online via the NSW Tenders portal. **Keywords:** OOSH, Before and After School Care, NSW Department of Education, Childcare Procurement, Hunter, Central Coast, Education Services, Tender, EOI.