Scope
Reference
RBC 00002443
Description
RBC are completing an ITT exercise for the provision of accommodation with support for young people aged 18-24 - Reading Borough Council is seeking to procure a provider to deliver accommodation with housing related support to single young people aged 18– 24, who require a high level of support due to multiple and/or complex needs and/or chaotic lifestyles and/or are leaving care to develop their living skills so that they can move into, or towards, independent living.
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 30/03/2026.
Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,872,000 excluding VAT
- £2,340,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
2x 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Submission
Tender submission deadline
31 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)
29 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
| Price | Price | 50% |
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