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title: "Closing the Gap 2: Hospital to Home"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0506ae"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# Closing the Gap 2: Hospital to Home

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0506ae

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Closing the Gap 2: Hospital to Home" service was initiated by Reading Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Reading, UK. The contract, aimed at providing support services for residents over 18 being discharged from local hospitals, has progressed through to the award and contract stages, with the award announced on 27th July 2026 and the contract initially signed on 1st November 2025. The procurement was carried out using an open method, under a below-threshold open competition regime. This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting social work and related services in the UKJ11 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social care services, particularly those with a focus on community support and healthcare transition services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the emphasis on non-profit involvement and the social value derived from these services. By participating in tenders like this, businesses can expand their service portfolios, engage with local authorities, and contribute to community welfare while potentially securing a stable revenue stream over multiple years.

## Notice

The Hospital to Home service aims to support any Reading resident aged 18+ who requires additional support when being discharged from local hospitals. The primary focus of the service is to facilitate a safe transition back home, minimising hospital readmissions and enabling people to continue living at home independently. People will be supported for a maximum of 6 weeks with both visits and telephone calls to support their emotional wellbeing, support with relevant practical tasks and signposting them to other services when appropriate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070619-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £294,000 |
| Lots value | £294,000 |
| Awards value | £294,000 |
| Contracts value | £294,000 |

## 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

- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070619-2026
- 8 Aug 2025 at 10:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047206-2025
- 24 Apr 2025 at 08:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016667-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070619-2026
  27th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047206-2025
  8th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016667-2025
  24th 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
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19722

## 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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