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Award

29 May 2026 at 14:48

TenderUpdate

20 Jan 2026 at 16:21

TenderUpdate

20 Jan 2026 at 11:27

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Reading Borough Council involves the award of a contract for an "Integrated Healthy Lifestyle Service" aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of residents in West Berkshire and Reading. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, has reached the award stage with a contract value of approximately £5.8 million GBP. This service falls under the health and social work services category and aims to operate from 1st October 2026, with an initial term of five years and potential extensions up to 2033. The awarded tender, scheduled to be signed by 22nd June 2026, involves varying parties located in regions such as Reading and Newbury, UKJ11.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, especially those focusing on community health and reducing health inequalities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the health services sector are particularly well-positioned, given that five out of six final-stage bids were submitted by SMEs. Such businesses have the chance to be part of a public effort to empower citizens in managing their health, possibly fostering future collaborations and access to other local government contracts. As the procurement emphasises quality, price, and social value, this bid encourages innovative approaches to service delivery, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their reach within the public sector health domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Integrated Healthy Lifestyle Service

Notice Description

West Berkshire Council and Reading Borough Council are procuring an Integrated Healthy Lifestyle Service for West Berkshire and Reading residents. The proposed service is will run for five years with an option to extend for a further two years. The service aims to: * Enhance the health and well-being of residents. * Empower residents to take control of their health and achieve optimal wellbeing * Reduce health inequalities across the population * Reduce demand on health and care services Unable to link preliminary market engagement notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031041-2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050900-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,846,425 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Reading Borough Council
Additional Buyers

West Berkshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
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

ICE CREATES LIMITED

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