--- title: "Narrowing the Gap III - Voluntary Sector Bidding Framework 2022 - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc72d696-e799-45ee-a2bb-bcf0f8848e56" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc72d696-e799-45ee-a2bb-bcf0f8848e56" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc72d696-e799-45ee-a2bb-bcf0f8848e56.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc72d696-e799-45ee-a2bb-bcf0f8848e56.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-15" --- # Narrowing the Gap III - Voluntary Sector Bidding Framework 2022 - Market Engagement Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc72d696-e799-45ee-a2bb-bcf0f8848e56 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc72d696-e799-45ee-a2bb-bcf0f8848e56) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc72d696-e799-45ee-a2bb-bcf0f8848e56.json) ## Summary The Reading Borough Council is currently undertaking a tender process titled "Narrowing the Gap III - Voluntary Sector Bidding Framework 2022 - Market Engagement". This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and is being conducted in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that will close on 31st October 2021. Interested parties must express their interest by 24th September 2021 for participation in engagement events, which will guide future bidding opportunities aimed at combating disadvantage and inequality among marginalised groups. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to contribute to social improvement and community health in the Reading area. Companies specialising in health and social work services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), will find this particularly relevant. By engaging in this tender process, businesses can play a pivotal role in enhancing the wellbeing of local populations while also expanding their operational scope and impact within the community. ## Notice Reading Borough Council are completing a Market Engagement exercise to inform a future bidding opportunity for funds to support outcomes related to reducing disadvantage and inequality for marginalised groups, promoting good mental health and wellbeing and reducing the differences in health between groups of people, and encouraging the development of strength and resilience in the Reading community and its citizens. Providers that would like to take part in upcoming engagement events (both in person and online) are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal, where available. Documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website by selecting the 'View Details' button for the project. Expressions of interest should be made by 24th September 2021 by 12 noon for in-person events (although late requests will be considered). Further details of the online event/s is/are to follow. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal or email to Lisa.Barrett@reading.gov.uk. Additional information: Register on the In-Tend portal to receive an invitation for our market engagement events. Agendas to follow. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc67af8-9c13-4f56-876f-138f6a03647d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2022 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2021 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc67af8-9c13-4f56-876f-138f6a03647d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc67af8-9c13-4f56-876f-138f6a03647d 15th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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