Scope
Description
RBC are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of Commissioning of Adult Specialist Practitioners (Domestic Abuse & Mental Health) for the Family Safeguarding Model - The scope of this procurement is the commissioning of adult-facing Domestic Abuse and Mental Health specialist practitioners to be embedded within Children’s Social Care teams (child protection) as part of the Family Safeguarding Model. The practitioners will work alongside social workers and other professionals (with expertise in substance/alcohol recovery, domestic abuse, and mental health) as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to reduce risk, improve outcomes for children, and strengthen whole-family interventions.
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 13/03/2026.
Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.
Total value (estimated)
- £210,000 excluding VAT
- £262,500 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 April 2026 to 26 April 2027
- Possible extension to 27 October 2027
- 1 year, 6 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
1 x 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
The lots will either be awarded to separate suppliers or 1 supplier should they win both
Lot 1. Domestic Abuse Specialist
Description
The delivery of Specialist Adult Facing Practitioner
services for Children, Young People and Families
experiencing Domestic Abuse
Lot value (estimated)
- £96,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Mental Health Specialist
Description
Delivery of Specialist Adult Mental Health
Practitioner Services for Families within the Family
Safeguarding Model
Lot value (estimated)
- £114,000 excluding VAT
- £142,500 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Domestic Abuse Specialist
Lot 2. Mental Health Specialist
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 March 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
18 March 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 50% Quality (inclusive of Social Value) and 50% Price |
Price |
Weighting description
50% Quality (inclusive of Social Value) and 50% Price
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Reading Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWBJ-9435-VXQQ
Bridge Street
Reading
RG1 2LU
United Kingdom
Email: pchub@reading.gov.uk
Website: https://www.reading.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government