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Bfriends Community Based Test and Learn Project

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jul 2022 at 13:25

Award Notice
Tender

04 Apr 2022 at 09:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has initiated the procurement process for the "Bfriends Community Based Test and Learn Project," which focuses on providing befriending, mentoring, and peer-led activities services in the Braintree and Chelmsford district areas of Essex. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £210,000 over a two-year period, commencing on 1st September 2022 and concluding on 31st August 2024. This tender follows an open procurement method, with submissions evaluated based on 30% price and 70% quality, the latter including a 10% emphasis on social value. The tender period ended on 20th May 2022.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on health and social care services, particularly those experienced in working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Companies that can offer community engagement initiatives, mentoring services, and the ability to foster peer-led groups may find this tender aligns well with their expertise. The project encourages responsive and collaborative service delivery, making it ideal for businesses that prioritise community involvement and client co-production of services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bfriends Community Based Test and Learn Project

Notice Description

Essex County Council is inviting tenders for a two year community based test and learn project to secure a befriending, mentoring and peer-led activities service to be conducted in the Braintree and Chelmsford district areas of Essex. The overarching aim of this project is to provide opportunities for adults with a Learning Disability and / or Autism (LD&A) to participate in local community activities that meet individual goals and aspirations. Community volunteers will support, where appropriate, in the provision of befriending and mentoring activities and the establishment of peer-led groups; the aim should be that peer-led groups should be fully led by LD&A adults. The views of adults, families and carers will be key to ensuring that support is appropriate and responsive to changing patterns of need, and individuals are expected to play a key role in the co-production, design, and delivery of services. It is the intention of the Council to commission the Service, from September 2022. The contract will be for 24 months with a value of PS210,000. Bids in excess of a net price of PS210,000 will result in exclusion from the tender process. This procurement will be evaluated based on 30% Price, and 70 % Quality of which 10% is reserved for Social Value. To submit a bid on this opportunity you will need to register with ProContract at the following link and search for this tender: https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2515f6a4-efb1-4aed-a30d-43bd6f685094
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9709db9d-13ff-429b-8dd2-e0be002a0714
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,036 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMELIN TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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