Targeted Short Breaks Framework
Reading Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Reading Borough Council was looking for suppliers for care work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
It is a framework worth up to £480,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Community Short Breaks – Universal Offer 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 What this lot coversDetails of community short breaks are available via the Family Information Service and Local Offer. | Social and domiciliary care | — |
| Community Short Breaks (also known as Targeted Short Breaks) – Targeted Offer 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 What this lot coversThe Community Short Breaks either consist of commissioned activity sessions or the provision of direct payments. | Social and domiciliary care | — |
| Specialist Short Breaks Offer 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028 What this lot coversThe specialist short break offer is provided at Cressingham. This can be in the form of an overnight short break or children accessing the service to attend the Independence Club or day service. | Social and domiciliary care | — |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 016029-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
55Awards
27Suppliers it has used most for care
- Calvary Care Ltd2 contracts
- Kcare Nursing Agency Ltd2 contracts
- People Matter Support Services Ltd2 contracts
- Absolute Care (UK) Limited1 contract
- Age UK Berkshire1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open care tenders- £82kestimated
- £79mframework ceiling
- £35kestimated
- £36mframework ceiling
- £2.46mestimated
From notice 016029-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.