Carers' Support Service
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Reading Borough Council, identified as a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the Carers' Support Service. This tender aimed to enhance the quality of life, health, and wellbeing of carers in Reading through community-based preventative services. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, commenced with a call for tenders in April 2025 and concluded with an award decision on 8 August 2025.
The Carers' Support Service, which had a gross contract value of GBP 928,215, falls under the 'Social work and related services' industry category and is part of the Closing the Gap programme. The contract is set to start on 1 November 2025 and will run until 31 October 2028, with a potential renewal for an additional two years. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and community services to engage in a substantial public sector initiative that focuses on reducing health inequalities.
The project is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSE organisations, acknowledging their role in the final bidding stages. Companies that offer innovative, community-focused solutions and have experience in providing advisory and support services to vulnerable populations might find lucrative opportunities in similar future procurements from the council. Engaging in this sector allows businesses to build a reputation within public services and foster growth through long-term contractual work.
RBC are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of Carer's Support Service - Improving the quality of life, health and wellbeing of carers through access to advice and timely support. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Specification in Annexe 1 which outlines the requirements for each funding. The Bid documents contain proposals for the works.
Services under the Closing the Gap programme are commissioned in line with RBC's Council Strategy, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, Poverty Needs Analysis and the Berkshire Joint Strategic Needs Analysis, and focus on community-based, preventative work. These services are commissioned to reduce differences around healthy life expectancy, reduce health inequalities and contribute to long-term change. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal.
Documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for the project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 25.05.2025. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.
2 year
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The contract period is three years.
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