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title: "Closing the Gap 2: Learning Disabilities Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cfb9"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-21"
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# Closing the Gap 2: Learning Disabilities Support Service

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cfb9

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## Summary

The procurement process was carried out by the Reading Borough Council, focusing on delivering services under the title "Closing the Gap 2: Learning Disabilities Support Service." This process falls within the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and is located in Reading, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase as of 21st July 2026. The contract, identified by RBC 00002241, commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2028, with a potential extension of two years. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below the threshold, and the contract awarded to READING MENCAP on the 6th of May, 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in support services for adults with learning disabilities. Companies that have a deep understanding of community integration and can tailor services to meet specific needs are particularly well-suited. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in goal-oriented service delivery, such as READING MENCAP, which focuses on enhancing social connections and improving wellbeing, can leverage this contract to expand their operations and establish a stronger presence in the public sector service market.

## Notice

Support and empower adults with a learning disability to live well independently, to live a fulfilling life and connect with the wider community. The provider can tailor proposed services and how the outcomes in the Specification will be met using their knowledge and understanding of the presenting needs. Quality questions will be used in the tendering process to determine how the proposed service(s) will meet the identified outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068645-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,166 |

## 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 | READING MENCAP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 10:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068645-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068645-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19463

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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