Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c20-a0df-733f-b2a7-2fd543e199f8/brighter-futures-for-children-support-and-accommodation-for-children-leaving-c closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Brighter Futures for Children - Support and accommodation for Children Leaving Care [Reading Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/reading-borough-council) Estimated value £1 Published 4 Dec 2018 Deadline Closed 10 Jan 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Brighter Futures For Children is improving support and accommodation for young people leaving care. Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is a new independent organisation that is providing children's services on behalf of Reading Borough Council. The main aim of BFfC is to protect and enhance the lives of Reading's children. We help families find long term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives. To do this we will be: Honest - transparent and open about how we work ### Creative - not bound by convention Caring - working in the best interest of the child Quality-driven - efficient, effective and professional ### Respectful - we will value diversity Responsible - a prudent organisation and a good partner, using limited resources wisely We are now looking for partners who will collaborate with us as we seek to improve the accommodation and support that we offer young people leaving care. As part of this we intend to commission a new framework that will include supported group living, supported tenancies and supported lodgings. We will also be interested in organisations who can provide support and accommodation for young parents. Our ambition is to work in partnership with potential providers to ensure that we are able to commission the best quality and best value for money services possible Consequently, we will be hosting a market engagement event on 11th January 2019 and would encourage all organisations interested in this opportunity to attend. At the event we will share our plans, explain how the tender process will work and invite potential providers to inform how we approach this activity. Date: 11th Jan 2019 ### Time: 1300 - 1530 Venue: Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC), 35 - 39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS Refreshments will be provided but definitely no mince pies! There is disabled parking available on site along with a small number of additional spaces that can be paid for by phone. If the RISC car park is full then there are other nearby options in the Oracle or Saxon Court public car parks. Please email to confirm your attendance. Additional information: Please email to confirm your attendance. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Social work services with accommodation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3b6a6457-ed02-48e7-aa8d-2955fab12b26) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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