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title: "Shared Reading Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa0f1209-7b9e-49fd-b993-b5ef2a82443e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-14"
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# Shared Reading Programme

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa0f1209-7b9e-49fd-b993-b5ef2a82443e

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## Summary

The Wirral Borough Council is initiating a planned tender for a "Shared Reading Programme" aimed at enhancing the wellbeing and social inclusion of vulnerable residents in Wirral. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and has a budget of £125,000. The contract period is set to run from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2021, with a future notice anticipated on 2nd November 2020. Businesses interested in engaging in this procurement should note that the procurement process is currently in the planning stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those focused on community engagement and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate and could include service providers specialising in literacy, social care, or community programme delivery, offering services that contribute to wellbeing and reduce social isolation. The scope for collaboration and innovative service delivery models could particularly appeal to organisations aiming to expand their reach in community-focused initiatives.

## Notice

The service will establish and deliver a range of shared reading groups within a variety of settings, targeting the most vulnerable residents in Wirral. The aim of the programme is to improve wellbeing, selfesteem and confidence and reduce feelings of social isolation amongst reading group members and volunteers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa227d4c-7b42-4830-857b-74ecf4b7b258 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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

- 14 Feb 2018 at 15:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa227d4c-7b42-4830-857b-74ecf4b7b258

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa227d4c-7b42-4830-857b-74ecf4b7b258
  14th February 2018 - Future 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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