Published date: 20 December 2017

Last edited date: 20 December 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 29 January 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£125,000

Procurement reference

WIRLC001-DN313467-93192030

Published date

20 December 2017

Closing date

29 January 2018

Contract start date

1 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Wirral Council is seeking to commission a Shared Reading Programme as part of its approach to promote positive mental health across the borough. The successful provider will establish and deliver a range of shared reading groups within a variety of settings, targeting the most vulnerable Wirral residents. The aim of the programme is to improve wellbeing, self-esteem and confidence and reduce feelings of social isolation for reading group members and volunteers.


About the buyer

Contact name

Corporate Procurement

Address

Old Market House, 4th Floor, West Wing
Hamilton Street
Birkenhead
CH41 5AL
England

Telephone

+44 1516662000

Email

tenders@wirral.gov.uk

Website

http://www.wirral.gov.uk/