--- title: "Narrowing The Gap II - Community Services Commissioning Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-025d63ad-6d60-4c82-88a8-1951cc7a613e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-025d63ad-6d60-4c82-88a8-1951cc7a613e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-025d63ad-6d60-4c82-88a8-1951cc7a613e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-025d63ad-6d60-4c82-88a8-1951cc7a613e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-07" --- # Narrowing The Gap II - Community Services Commissioning Framework Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-025d63ad-6d60-4c82-88a8-1951cc7a613e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-025d63ad-6d60-4c82-88a8-1951cc7a613e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-025d63ad-6d60-4c82-88a8-1951cc7a613e.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Narrowing The Gap II - Community Services Commissioning Framework," is led by Reading Borough Council, located in Berkshire, UK. This initiative focuses on the welfare services sector and aims to engage community providers in shaping plans for service delivery from June 2018 to May 2020. Key events are scheduled for 17th August and 26th September 2017 at the Council Chamber, Plaza West, with the tender submission deadline set for 26th September 2017. The estimated contract value ranges from £750,000 to £1,250,000, encompassing services that will notably address poverty and community well-being. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in community service projects. Companies with expertise in welfare services, community management, care navigation, and well-being support are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the local authority and healthcare groups will provide businesses the chance to impact local communities significantly while contributing to the development of essential services. ## Notice Help shape plans from 2018 to 2022 Community providers and other stakeholders are invited to join commissioners to discuss plans for a new commissioning framework for services operating from June 2018. When: 17th August and 26th September from 1:30 til 4:30 * Where: Council Chamber, Plaza West, Bridge Street, Reading RG1 2LU A range of topics will be covered including: o Tackling poverty o Thriving Communities o Managing community buildings o Care navigation o Well-being support Reading Borough Council will host the Narrowing the Gap II Commissioning Framework, but: o some services will be commissioned jointly by the local authority and by the Reading Clinical Commissioning Groups; and o some services will be commissioned outside the Reading boundary. To register your interest and receive further information, please email wellbeing.service@reading.gov.uk * It is not necessary to attend both sessions, but the content may vary. Anyone who registers an interest in attending either event will receive copies of the material distributed at both. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5271cf-392f-4b30-8ea7-9bfbc7de43df | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 7 Aug 2017 at 12:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5271cf-392f-4b30-8ea7-9bfbc7de43df - 7 Aug 2017 at 12:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5271cf-392f-4b30-8ea7-9bfbc7de43df - 3 Aug 2017 at 16:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5271cf-392f-4b30-8ea7-9bfbc7de43df - 3 Aug 2017 at 16:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5271cf-392f-4b30-8ea7-9bfbc7de43df - 3 Aug 2017 at 16:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5271cf-392f-4b30-8ea7-9bfbc7de43df - 3 Aug 2017 at 16:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5271cf-392f-4b30-8ea7-9bfbc7de43df - 3 Aug 2017 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5271cf-392f-4b30-8ea7-9bfbc7de43df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5271cf-392f-4b30-8ea7-9bfbc7de43df 7th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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