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Brighter Futures for Children - Support and accommodation for Children Leaving Care

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Brighter Futures for Children - Support and accommodation for Children Leaving Care" is initiated by Reading Borough Council, which aims to improve services for young people leaving care. This tender is in the planning stage and includes the provision of social work services with accommodation, focusing on supported living arrangements. The tender period ends on 10th January 2019, while the contract period is set to commence from 1st December 2019 until 30th November 2023. The engagement event for potential providers is scheduled for 11th January 2019, taking place at the Reading International Solidarity Centre.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses involved in social care services, particularly those focusing on accommodation support for young people and young parents. Enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can enhance their service portfolios and foster partnerships within the local community, ultimately aiding in their growth and expansion in the social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brighter Futures for Children - Support and accommodation for Children Leaving Care

Notice Description

Brighter Futures For Children is improving support and accommodation for young people leaving care. Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is a new independent organisation that is providing children's services on behalf of Reading Borough Council. The main aim of BFfC is to protect and enhance the lives of Reading's children. We help families find long term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives. To do this we will be: Honest - transparent and open about how we work Creative - not bound by convention Caring - working in the best interest of the child Quality-driven - efficient, effective and professional Respectful - we will value diversity Responsible - a prudent organisation and a good partner, using limited resources wisely We are now looking for partners who will collaborate with us as we seek to improve the accommodation and support that we offer young people leaving care. As part of this we intend to commission a new framework that will include supported group living, supported tenancies and supported lodgings. We will also be interested in organisations who can provide support and accommodation for young parents. Our ambition is to work in partnership with potential providers to ensure that we are able to commission the best quality and best value for money services possible Consequently, we will be hosting a market engagement event on 11th January 2019 and would encourage all organisations interested in this opportunity to attend. At the event we will share our plans, explain how the tender process will work and invite potential providers to inform how we approach this activity. Date: 11th Jan 2019 Time: 1300 - 1530 Venue: Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC), 35 - 39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS Refreshments will be provided but definitely no mince pies! There is disabled parking available on site along with a small number of additional spaces that can be paid for by phone. If the RISC car park is full then there are other nearby options in the Oracle or Saxon Court public car parks. Please email james.purdie@reading.gov.uk to confirm your attendance. Additional information: Please email james.purdie@reading.gov.uk to confirm your attendance. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3302abb-dac9-4d83-930f-649bd344dbe0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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