Planning

Whitley Wood Community Centre and LANB Scheme

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process for a project titled "Whitley Wood Community Centre and LANB Scheme." This project, located in Reading, UK, falls under the industry categories of construction works for multi-dwelling buildings and buildings related to leisure, sports, and culture. The tender seeks to appoint a contractor for the development of a minimum of 14 new homes with an associated community centre, pharmacy, shop, and public square. The procurement method is selective, awarded under a framework, with the project budget set at £14,000,000 gross. Important dates include a planned contract period starting from 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2027, with potential extension up to 31 March 2029. The process is currently at the planning stage as of 19 November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in construction, property development, and related fields. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly attractive due to its suitability criteria. The project provides an opportunity to participate in a significant community development venture, contributing to infrastructure and public amenities in Reading. Contractors experienced in obtaining planning consents and executing large-scale community-oriented projects will have the potential to benefit handsomely from this venture, securing a foothold in future framework agreements with Reading Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Whitley Wood Community Centre and LANB Scheme

Notice Description

Appointment of a contractor to obtain planning consent and deliver a minimum 14 new homes along with associated community centre, pharmacy, shop and public square.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e430
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075144-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

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