Award

Befriending/Buddy Scheme

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Feb 2024 at 10:43

Award Notice
Tender

03 Oct 2023 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bath and North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for a Befriending/Buddy Scheme that falls under the industry category of Health and social work services. The contract, worth £186,248.8 GBP, has been awarded to WECIL Ltd. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with the tender period ending on 31st October 2023. The contract period will be from 1st April 2024 to 29th March 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing health and social work services, particularly those focused on supporting disabled children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in fostering positive relationships and enabling access to community activities for disabled individuals should consider engaging with the Bath and North East Somerset Council for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Befriending/Buddy Scheme

Notice Description

Befriending / Buddy scheme which can be described as an on-going positive, supportive and fun one to one relationship that enables a disabled child or young person to access a range of community or leisure activities and experience enjoyable interactions either in the community or at the young person's home. The matching process will be informed by the expressed needs and wishes of the disabled child or young person and their family / carers. The befriender can be a volunteer or a paid employee and will spend time on a regular basis undertaking activities based on the child's/ young person's choice and interests, with the parent/carers consent. The contract is for a 5 year initial term with 2 x12 month optional extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7562b4-e910-4053-ba9d-e50692a171cd
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
SME, VCSE
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
£260,748 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£186,248 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2029 4-5 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WECIL

Further Information

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