Tender

Befriending Service 2026

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 15:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of a "Befriending Service 2026". This service, valued at £50,000, aims to deliver relationship-based support and engagement to older adults and vulnerable individuals across the borough. The procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" and "Other community, social and personal services" categories, with a focus on community support. Prospective suppliers have until 19th February 2026, 10:00 AM to submit their bids, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026. The procurement method is open competition, and submissions are required to be made electronically.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, aiming to enhance community welfare through personalised support mechanisms. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) will find this particularly advantageous, given the suitability criteria that favour these organisations. The contract includes options for renewal, potentially extending to 31st March 2028, providing continued business growth potential for successful bidders. Evaluation will be based on scored and weighted questions, rewarding businesses that demonstrate capability and alignment with the council's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Befriending Service 2026

Notice Description

Befriending service to the value of PS50,000 This new service will be supported through a specifically designed Befriending contract, to offer Borough wide support for Older Adults and Vulnerable Adults by providing personalised, Relationship-Based support and engagement

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: optional year extension until 31st March 2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061127
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007703-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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