Scope
Reference
RBC 00002237
Description
RBC are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of Closing the Gap Cost of Living Support Service - Reducing the impacts of poverty and deprivation by providing practical tools, advice and assistance to communities and individuals. 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £696,000 excluding VAT
- £870,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
+2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 May 2025, 12:59am
Tender submission deadline
3 June 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
all submissions must be via Reading Borough Council's In-Tend portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 100% quality (includes Social Value) |
Price |
Weighting description
100% quality (includes Social Value)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
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
Contracting authority
Reading Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWBJ-9435-VXQQ
Bridge Street
Reading
RG1 2LU
United Kingdom
Email: pchub@reading.gov.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government