Tender

Invitation to Quote for the Befriending Scheme for Older People

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jul 2020 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Invitation to Quote for the Befriending Scheme for Older People." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Dudley, West Midlands. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for submissions set for 10 August 2020. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 September 2020, lasting until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those that provide community and social work services. Organisations that can implement quick set-up processes, utilise volunteers, and exhibit innovative thinking in service delivery will find a good fit. Additionally, suppliers with experience in robust data collection and a commitment to creating sustainable outcomes will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Quote for the Befriending Scheme for Older People

Notice Description

This is an Invitation to submit a quotation to supply a Befriending Scheme for Older People. Dudley Council are seeking suitable providers who have the capacity and ability to: o Implement the scheme within a limited set up time o Utilise existing volunteers (befrienders) and maintain the existing client group where appropriate and eligible for the service as well as using suitable processes to recruit new volunteers o Extend the service to other residents to support the current pandemic and be responsive to communities o Carry out robust data collection that can be interpreted into outcomes o Offer experience and skills in this subject field o Be innovative and create sustainability to ensure longevity of outcomes Additional information: This exercise is being conducted in electronic format. Documents will be published to the Dudley MBC Portal If you wish to take part please, register with Dudley MBC e-tendering website (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Tenders/Current ) and select the Register/Sign In button which is located on the left hand side of the Homepage. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23006d54-1d53-43f0-b05f-8053e3c00312
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lieping Tang
Contact Email
lieping.tang@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01384 816385

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

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