Reader Shared Reading

" The industry category involves healthcare rehabilitation services, located primarily in the Bracknell region of the United Kingdom. This process has now reached the award stage following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, which took effect as of 13th June 2025. Notably, the award decision was finalised using a direct award method, a procedure that did not require prior publication of a call for competition.

The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2028, with a project budget of £49,244, excluding VAT. This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for providers of rehabilitation services who are experienced in shared reading programmes. Companies that can demonstrate innovation, quality, and sustain collaborative service delivery are particularly well-suited to benefit from this tender.

With the procurement focusing on reducing health inequalities, facilitating choice, and improving access to services, businesses which align with these priorities can thrive by partnering with a well-established public sector entity like Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Reader Organisation has been identified as the supplier, reflecting its ability to meet the high standards previously set for rehabilitation services, indicating potential for continued partnership possibilities with similar healthcare trusts.