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title: "Closing the Gap 2 - Ageing Well Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05059f"
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# Closing the Gap 2 - Ageing Well Support Services

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05059f

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## Summary

Reading Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Closing the Gap 2 - Ageing Well Support Services," aimed at providing community support for older individuals and those with dementia to enhance their mental wellbeing and independence. This contract falls under the services category, focusing on social work and related community services. The contract, awarded to AGE UK BERKSHIRE, commenced on 1st November 2025 and will run until 31st October 2028, with an extension option till 2030 based on performance. The tender, following an open procurement procedure, was a part of the council's "lightTouch" regime, indicating a streamlined process under special public procurement rules. The procurement was initiated in Reading, Berkshire, with a marked emphasis on reducing health inequalities and supporting long-term community change.

This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those with expertise in mental health and ageing populations. The contract, valued at £625,000 gross over three years, can significantly impact a company's growth, especially for suppliers familiar with government strategies and health policy frameworks. It encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as demonstrated by AGE UK BERKSHIRE's successful bid. Organisations with innovative solutions for community-based preventative measures and public health improvements are well-positioned to compete for such procurements in future iterations or similar tenders.

## Notice

This was a service to provide support in the Reading Borough Community for older people and people with dementia with services that will support their mental wellbeing and ability to remain independent for longer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084707-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK BERKSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 09:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084707-2025
- 7 Aug 2025 at 11:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046860-2025
- 22 Apr 2025 at 12:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016231-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084707-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046860-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016231-2025
  22nd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home
  all submissions must be via Reading Borough Council's In-Tend portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- http://ageukberkshire.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.reading.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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