Planning

VCS Community Wellbeing & Prevention Services Market Engagement

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 11:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "VCS Community Wellbeing & Prevention Services Market Engagement." This procurement involves recommissioning community wellbeing and prevention services across the Wokingham Borough, aimed at improving social connectivity and community cohesion. The procurement involves a suite of contracts delivering various community services to residents aged 18 and over, designed to enhance wellbeing and reduce reliance on formal care. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 25 March 2026, encouraging interested parties to express their interest via the Proactis portal before the closing of registration on the same date. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically social work and related services, to commence from 1 April 2027, extending potentially until 2032. The contracting authority, Wokingham Borough Council, is a sub-central public authority, located at Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for those within the voluntary and community sectors, as its focus on improving community wellbeing signals potential growth in service delivery. Organisations experienced in social work, community resource management, and preventative services would find this a relevant opportunity to expand their influence within the borough. Given the emphasis on enhancing social connectivity and delaying the need for formal care, businesses with innovative strategies in community service provision are likely to thrive within this procurement process. It is particularly suited to businesses looking to build long-term partnerships with local authorities and those aiming to deliver impactful services that align with public health and social care objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCS Community Wellbeing & Prevention Services Market Engagement

Notice Description

Recommissioning of the Community Wellbeing & Prevention Services provided by Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) organisations in the Wokingham Borough. Suite of contracts (currently 25) delivering a wide range of community services to Wokingham Borough residents (Adults 18 years +) that lead to improved social connectivity, better community cohesion and resilience and improved wellbeing so residents can thrive, living the lives they want to lead. The commissioned services are key to preventing, reducing and delaying the need for formal care and support form Adult Social Care.

Planning Information

Recommissioning of the Community Wellbeing & Prevention Services provided by Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) organisations in the Wokingham Borough. Suite of contracts (currently 25) delivering a wide range of community services to Wokingham Borough residents (Adults 18 years +) that lead to improved social connectivity, better community cohesion and resilience and improved wellbeing so residents can thrive, living the lives they want to lead. The commissioned services are key to preventing, reducing and delaying the need for formal care and support form Adult Social Care. We will be hosting a virtual market engagement event on 25 March 2026 from 9:00am to 10:30am. If you would like to attend, please express your interest via the messaging function on the Proactis portal. Please note that we will not be monitoring emails regarding this event. Only those who register their interest through the Proactis portal will be included.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016796-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
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
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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