Tender

Provision of a Befriending Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Tender

12 Sep 2024 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking tenders for the provision of a befriending service. This service falls under the social work and related services industry category, with additional relevance to health services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and it is carried out through an open procedure. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2025 and continue until 31st December 2026, with the potential for two 12-month extensions, extending the contract until 31st December 2028. The total contract value, including extensions, is £752,000, with a maximum annual budget of £188,000. The tender period closes on 24th October 2024, and the service will primarily be delivered in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, England.

This befriending service contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care and health services sectors to expand their operations. Companies with experience in providing social care services and those that can demonstrate a robust approach to fostering client well-being and independence would be well-suited to compete. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on reducing social isolation and promoting mental and physical health are encouraged to apply. By securing this contract, businesses could not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute positively to the community by supporting vulnerable adults in Waltham Forest.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Befriending Service

Notice Description

The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Authority") are seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Contract for the provision of a befriending service. The contract shall commence on 1st January 2025 and shall continue up to and including 31st December 2026 with the option to extend by a further two 12 month extensions up to 31st December 2028 ("the Contract Period"). The Authority is seeking to appoint a provider(s) to deliver a befriending service to residents within London Borough of Waltham Forest. The service will deliver a minimum of 190 active befriending matches a year. The Authority may vary this Contract over the Contract Period to increase capacity based on residents need. The Service will collaborate with the existing LBWF, Health and VCSE organisations to support the wellbeing of clients to reduce so isolation and meet client goals to build independence and resilience. The service is targeted at those aged over 18 that are known to Adult Social Care and partner organisations to deliver the following outcomes: * Reduce experience of loneliness/social isolation * Increase the independence of individuals * Support individuals to increase their resilience * Help to build positive connections and networks * Support mental & physical wellbeing * Increase the diversity of volunteer characteristics and experience to support befriending needs. The duration of the contract will be for twenty-four (24) months with the option to extend by a further two 12 month extension (24), total maximum contract length will be forty-eight months (48). The maximum budget available, over the potential four-year contractual period, including any extensions is PS752,000.00. The maximum contract value per annum is therefore, PS188,000.00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07318027-8e17-42a0-bdcd-ba92038d185c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57432259-c655-4dc2-b4ce-061fa47e2406
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£752,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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