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Closing the Gap 2 - Ageing Well Support Services

Reading Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 09:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Aug 2025 at 12:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 13:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Closing the Gap 2 - Ageing Well Support Services," aimed at providing community support for older individuals and those with dementia to enhance their mental wellbeing and independence. This contract falls under the services category, focusing on social work and related community services. The contract, awarded to AGE UK BERKSHIRE, commenced on 1st November 2025 and will run until 31st October 2028, with an extension option till 2030 based on performance. The tender, following an open procurement procedure, was a part of the council's "lightTouch" regime, indicating a streamlined process under special public procurement rules. The procurement was initiated in Reading, Berkshire, with a marked emphasis on reducing health inequalities and supporting long-term community change.

This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those with expertise in mental health and ageing populations. The contract, valued at £625,000 gross over three years, can significantly impact a company's growth, especially for suppliers familiar with government strategies and health policy frameworks. It encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as demonstrated by AGE UK BERKSHIRE's successful bid. Organisations with innovative solutions for community-based preventative measures and public health improvements are well-positioned to compete for such procurements in future iterations or similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Closing the Gap 2 - Ageing Well Support Services

Notice Description

This was a service to provide support in the Reading Borough Community for older people and people with dementia with services that will support their mental wellbeing and ability to remain independent for longer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05059f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084707-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Reading Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE UK BERKSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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