Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c85-5d64-7101-b376-d7c7d27190f8/narrowing-the-gap-iii-voluntary-sector-bidding-framework-2022-market-engagem closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Narrowing the Gap III - Voluntary Sector Bidding Framework 2022 - Market Engagement [Reading Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/reading-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 15 Sept 2021 Deadline Closed 31 Oct 2021 ## 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Reading Borough Council are completing a Market Engagement exercise to inform a future bidding opportunity for funds to support outcomes related to reducing disadvantage and inequality for marginalised groups, promoting good mental health and wellbeing and reducing the differences in health between groups of people, and encouraging the development of strength and resilience in the Reading community and its citizens. Providers that would like to take part in upcoming engagement events (both in person and online) are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal, where available. Documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website by selecting the 'View Details' button for the project. Expressions of interest should be made by 24th September 2021 by 12 noon for in-person events (although late requests will be considered). Further details of the online event/s is/are to follow. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal or email to . Additional information: Register on the In-Tend portal to receive an invitation for our market engagement events. Agendas to follow. [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fc72d696-e799-45ee-a2bb-bcf0f8848e56) 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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