Buyer Name: Reading Borough Council
Buyer Address: Bridge Street, Reading, UKJ11, RG1 2LU, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Natalie Powell
Contact Email: pchub@reading.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Reading Borough Council
Buyer Address: Bridge Street, Reading, UKJ11, RG1 2LU, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Natalie Powell
Contact Email: pchub@reading.gov.uk
Reading BC are completing an ITT exercise for the provision of Supported Living Framework This Supported Living Framework will seamlessly replace the existing framework which is due to expire on 31 March 2026. The new framework includes 3 lots and will seek to address gaps in the market and areas where improvement is required. These include: Services that support complex needs. Community Support options, particularly for those with care packages for minimal hours per week. Self-contained accommodation options for Individuals who struggle to share facilities. Move on options and pathways through the service to support people to greater independence. Transition services for young adults. Our aspirations for Supported Living will focus upon the following key areas: Supporting the Life that Matters to You Suitable Accommodation Collaboration Health Stable staffing 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 14.00hrs Monday, 27 October 2025. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.
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External Link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060175-2025
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Lot Title: Lot 1 - Supported Living (Accommodation-Based)
Lot Description: This is an accommodation-based lot where the Individual would have a separate contract for their tenancy, the property is usually sourced by the care provider. Please note there will be no cap on the number of qualifying suppliers for this particular Lot.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 96,000,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Lot Title: Lot 2 - Community Support
Lot Description: This lot involves supporting an individual from their own home, which could be their own property, rented accommodation or living with family or friends. The provider would not source the accommodation. Please note this particular lot will be limited up to a maximum of the 5 qualifying suppliers who exceed the set scoring threshold. These will be the 5 highest scoring suppliers during the tender qualitative award process. This Lot requires a minimum of 3 suppliers to operate, but the Council reserves the right to amend the minimum threshold where this is considered necessary to achieve the minimum level required.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 9,600,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 12,000,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Lot Title: Lot 3 - Complex Needs
Lot Description: This Lot could be either a Lot 1 Accommodation-Based Service or a Lot 2 Community Support Service; however, the Individual’s needs are of such a complexity that they exceed Lot 1 and 2’s capabilities and require a provider with additional resources and specialisms. Please note there will be no cap on the number of suppliers for this particular Lot.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 14,400,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 18,000,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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