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21 Jul 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was carried out by the Reading Borough Council, focusing on delivering services under the title "Closing the Gap 2: Learning Disabilities Support Service." This process falls within the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and is located in Reading, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase as of 21st July 2026. The contract, identified by RBC 00002241, commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2028, with a potential extension of two years. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below the threshold, and the contract awarded to READING MENCAP on the 6th of May, 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in support services for adults with learning disabilities. Companies that have a deep understanding of community integration and can tailor services to meet specific needs are particularly well-suited. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in goal-oriented service delivery, such as READING MENCAP, which focuses on enhancing social connections and improving wellbeing, can leverage this contract to expand their operations and establish a stronger presence in the public sector service market.

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Notice Title

Closing the Gap 2: Learning Disabilities Support Service

Notice Description

Support and empower adults with a learning disability to live well independently, to live a fulfilling life and connect with the wider community. The provider can tailor proposed services and how the outcomes in the Specification will be met using their knowledge and understanding of the presenting needs. Quality questions will be used in the tendering process to determine how the proposed service(s) will meet the identified outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068645-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,166 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

READING MENCAP

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