Tender

Integrated Healthy Lifestyle Service

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council, in collaboration with West Berkshire Council, is seeking bids for an Integrated Healthy Lifestyle Service, focusing on enhancing the health and well-being of residents in the areas of West Berkshire and Reading. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is set to operate through an initial five-year contract, with a potential two-year extension. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure method. The deadline for the tender submission is 20th March 2026, while the enquiry period closes on 3rd February 2026. The contract is expected to start on 1st October 2026 and last until 30th September 2031, with options for extension. The procurement is classified under the 'services' category and takes place in Reading, UK.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, community health services, and health empowerment programmes. Given the emphasis on quality and social value, businesses with robust strategies for delivering health and well-being improvements are well-suited to this procurement. The contract prioritises quality, with 60% of the award criteria based on quality, 30% on price, and 10% on social value, encouraging innovation and comprehensive service approaches. Businesses well-versed in engaging community and health initiatives with a focus on reducing health inequalities will find this a fitting growth opportunity. The light-touch procurement regime allows for flexible participation policies, promoting diverse business involvement.

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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/005006-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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