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title: "Shared Reading Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1096d5a1-5ce9-48c0-882a-cf46026c3dd8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Shared Reading Programme

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1096d5a1-5ce9-48c0-882a-cf46026c3dd8

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## Summary

Wirral Borough Council is currently involved in the procurement of a Shared Reading Programme aimed at enhancing mental health across the borough. This open tender process is classified under health and social work services, with a total budget of £125,000. The tender period will close on 29 January 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2018, lasting until 31 March 2021. The services are to be delivered in various settings across the North West region of the United Kingdom, targeting vulnerable residents of Wirral.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for social enterprises and organisations focused on community wellbeing and mental health support. Businesses specialising in community services, social work, or mental health initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, these businesses can not only contribute to improving the wellbeing of individuals in the Wirral area but also expand their service offerings and client base within the community.

## Notice

Wirral Council is seeking to commission a Shared Reading Programme as part of its approach to promote positive mental health across the borough. The successful provider will establish and deliver a range of shared reading groups within a variety of settings, targeting the most vulnerable Wirral residents. The aim of the programme is to improve wellbeing, self-esteem and confidence and reduce feelings of social isolation for reading group members and volunteers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5701c77-ca02-40eb-9498-5df0c72af7a6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2017 at 13:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5701c77-ca02-40eb-9498-5df0c72af7a6
- 18 Dec 2017 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5701c77-ca02-40eb-9498-5df0c72af7a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5701c77-ca02-40eb-9498-5df0c72af7a6
  20th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e5069b93-e0e3-e711-80e7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wirral.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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