--- title: "Brighter Futures for Children - Support and accommodation for Children Leaving Care" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b6a6457-ed02-48e7-aa8d-2955fab12b26" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b6a6457-ed02-48e7-aa8d-2955fab12b26" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b6a6457-ed02-48e7-aa8d-2955fab12b26.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b6a6457-ed02-48e7-aa8d-2955fab12b26.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-18" --- # Brighter Futures for Children - Support and accommodation for Children Leaving Care Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b6a6457-ed02-48e7-aa8d-2955fab12b26 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b6a6457-ed02-48e7-aa8d-2955fab12b26) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b6a6457-ed02-48e7-aa8d-2955fab12b26.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Brighter Futures for Children - Support and accommodation for Children Leaving Care" is initiated by Reading Borough Council, which aims to improve services for young people leaving care. This tender is in the planning stage and includes the provision of social work services with accommodation, focusing on supported living arrangements. The tender period ends on 10th January 2019, while the contract period is set to commence from 1st December 2019 until 30th November 2023. The engagement event for potential providers is scheduled for 11th January 2019, taking place at the Reading International Solidarity Centre. This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses involved in social care services, particularly those focusing on accommodation support for young people and young parents. Enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can enhance their service portfolios and foster partnerships within the local community, ultimately aiding in their growth and expansion in the social services sector. ## Notice Brighter Futures For Children is improving support and accommodation for young people leaving care. Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is a new independent organisation that is providing children's services on behalf of Reading Borough Council. The main aim of BFfC is to protect and enhance the lives of Reading's children. We help families find long term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives. To do this we will be: Honest - transparent and open about how we work Creative - not bound by convention Caring - working in the best interest of the child Quality-driven - efficient, effective and professional Respectful - we will value diversity Responsible - a prudent organisation and a good partner, using limited resources wisely We are now looking for partners who will collaborate with us as we seek to improve the accommodation and support that we offer young people leaving care. As part of this we intend to commission a new framework that will include supported group living, supported tenancies and supported lodgings. We will also be interested in organisations who can provide support and accommodation for young parents. Our ambition is to work in partnership with potential providers to ensure that we are able to commission the best quality and best value for money services possible Consequently, we will be hosting a market engagement event on 11th January 2019 and would encourage all organisations interested in this opportunity to attend. At the event we will share our plans, explain how the tender process will work and invite potential providers to inform how we approach this activity. Date: 11th Jan 2019 Time: 1300 - 1530 Venue: Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC), 35 - 39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS Refreshments will be provided but definitely no mince pies! There is disabled parking available on site along with a small number of additional spaces that can be paid for by phone. If the RISC car park is full then there are other nearby options in the Oracle or Saxon Court public car parks. Please email james.purdie@reading.gov.uk to confirm your attendance. Additional information: Please email james.purdie@reading.gov.uk to confirm your attendance. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3302abb-dac9-4d83-930f-649bd344dbe0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 18 Dec 2018 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3302abb-dac9-4d83-930f-649bd344dbe0 - 4 Dec 2018 at 17:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3302abb-dac9-4d83-930f-649bd344dbe0 - 4 Dec 2018 at 17:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3302abb-dac9-4d83-930f-649bd344dbe0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3302abb-dac9-4d83-930f-649bd344dbe0 18th December 2018 - 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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