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ITT - Befriending services

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Award

01 Feb 2024 at 10:56

Tender

15 Sep 2023 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is inviting tenders for the procurement of befriending services aimed at reducing social isolation among older residents. The tender involves delivering a befriending service for older individuals who are lonely or socially isolated, utilising volunteer befrienders. This opportunity falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a tender deadline set for October 16, 2023. The buyer is the London Borough of Merton, and the contract value is £160,000 GBP, signed on December 18, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that offer services tailored towards improving community well-being and addressing social issues. Companies specialising in health and social work services focused on elderly care and social support are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of businesses, including SMEs, to participate. The initiative spearheaded by the London Borough of Merton aligns with social responsibility goals and fosters partnerships with service providers keen on making a positive impact in the community.

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Notice Title

ITT - Befriending services

Notice Description

To deliver a befriending service for older people who are lonely or socially isolated using volunteer befrienders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To deliver a befriending service for older people who are lonely or socially isolated using volunteer befrienders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fd31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003323-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Daniel Butler
Contact Email
commer.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE UK MERTON

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