Tender

Narrowing the Gap III - Voluntary Sector Bidding Framework 2022 - Market Engagement

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Sep 2021 at 14:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Reading Borough Council is currently undertaking a tender process titled "Narrowing the Gap III - Voluntary Sector Bidding Framework 2022 - Market Engagement". This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and is being conducted in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that will close on 31st October 2021. Interested parties must express their interest by 24th September 2021 for participation in engagement events, which will guide future bidding opportunities aimed at combating disadvantage and inequality among marginalised groups.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to contribute to social improvement and community health in the Reading area. Companies specialising in health and social work services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), will find this particularly relevant. By engaging in this tender process, businesses can play a pivotal role in enhancing the wellbeing of local populations while also expanding their operational scope and impact within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Narrowing the Gap III - Voluntary Sector Bidding Framework 2022 - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council are completing a Market Engagement exercise to inform a future bidding opportunity for funds to support outcomes related to reducing disadvantage and inequality for marginalised groups, promoting good mental health and wellbeing and reducing the differences in health between groups of people, and encouraging the development of strength and resilience in the Reading community and its citizens. Providers that would like to take part in upcoming engagement events (both in person and online) are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal, where available. Documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website by selecting the 'View Details' button for the project. Expressions of interest should be made by 24th September 2021 by 12 noon for in-person events (although late requests will be considered). Further details of the online event/s is/are to follow. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal or email to Lisa.Barrett@reading.gov.uk. Additional information: Register on the In-Tend portal to receive an invitation for our market engagement events. Agendas to follow. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current 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/3dc67af8-9c13-4f56-876f-138f6a03647d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2022 - 31 May 2025 3-4 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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