Scope
Reference
RBC 00002403
Description
Reading Borough Council are completing an ITT exercise for the provision of Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service to build capacity, sustainability, representation, and the effectiveness of the Voluntary and Community Sector in Reading.
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.
Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.
Total value (estimated)
- £520,000 excluding VAT
- £650,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
• Performance indicators consistently met,
• Estimated contract value not exceeded,
• Strategic alignment / collaboration.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 November 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
2 December 2025, 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)
31 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Most Advantageous Tender (Quality 100%) |
Price |
Weighting description
Most Advantageous Tender (Quality 100%)
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home
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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