Closing the Gap 2 Ethnically Diverse Communities Support Service

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£272k

Awarded 27 Jul 2025

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

07 Aug 2025

Description

RBC are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of Closing the Gap 2 Ethnically Diverse Communities Support Service - To act as the strategic lead for Reading organisations supporting ethnically diverse communities; promoting joint working, expanding outreach initiatives and addressing inequalities through community support provision which improves wellbeing and health outcomes. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Specification in Annexe 1. 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 27/05/2025. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.

Scope

Reference
RBC 00002253
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Nov 2025 to 31 Oct 2028
Possible extension to 31 Oct 2030

+2 Years

CPV classifications
85300000
98000000

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£272k

Award date

27 Jul 2025

Contract start

01 Nov 2025

Contract end

31 Oct 2028