Tender

Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 15:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 Oct 2025 at 15:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the "Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service," aimed at enhancing the capacity, sustainability, representation, and effectiveness of the voluntary and community sector in Reading. The tender falls under the industry category of services and includes classifications such as administration, education, health, and social services. The open procedure invites interested suppliers to express interest by 26th November 2025, with submissions due by 2nd December 2025. The contract, valued at £520,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2029, with potential renewal options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social and community services sectors, particularly those capable of delivering infrastructure support and development within the voluntary sector. Companies experienced in administration, education, and health services stand to benefit, as the project demands a comprehensive understanding of these areas to best serve the community's needs. The open procedure allows for broad competition, making it suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary community sector enterprises seeking to expand their public sector engagement and enhance their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council are completing an ITT exercise for the provision of Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service to build capacity, sustainability, representation, and the effectiveness of the Voluntary and Community Sector in Reading. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for the project. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: * Performance indicators consistently met, * Estimated contract value not exceeded, * Strategic alignment / collaboration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066851-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pchub@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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