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title: "Floating Support Service to Prevent Homelessness"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e345f3b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Floating Support Service to Prevent Homelessness

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e345f3b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the appointment of a contractor for the "Floating Support Service to Prevent Homelessness" by Reading Borough Council, a local authority in England. This contract, classified under health and social work services, was awarded to Launchpad Reading for a total value of £2,377,656. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2015 and concluded on 30th June 2018. The procurement method used was a selective approach under a restricted procedure, with the tender period officially closing on 19th November 2014.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on housing support and homelessness prevention. Companies that cater to vulnerable communities, including large service providers, could find avenues for growth by engaging in similar contracts. Collaboration with local authorities such as Reading Borough Council may also enhance service delivery and foster partnerships, which are vital in expanding reach and capability within the sector.

## Notice

Appointment of a contractor for the provision of a housing related floating support service to prevent homelessness within the Borough of Reading.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70477f8f-3d4b-4d8b-b379-f79ff3a12242 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2015 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,377,656 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,377,656 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAUNCHPAD READING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70477f8f-3d4b-4d8b-b379-f79ff3a12242

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70477f8f-3d4b-4d8b-b379-f79ff3a12242
  15th April 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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