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V4NWL030 Befriending Scheme

NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 Jun 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

North West Leicestershire District Council is seeking proposals for the V4NWL030 Befriending Scheme, focused on providing support services for older and vulnerable residents within the UKF region, specifically in North West Leicestershire. This service aims to address loneliness and social isolation through a two-year engagement, with an optional extension for an additional year. The procurement process is currently in the tender phase, with the enquiry period extended until 8th July 2026 and a final submission deadline on 17th July 2026 at noon. The scheme, classified under social work and related services, highlights a gross contract value of £82,800, with a net value of £69,000, and follows an open competition procurement method below the threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, community engagement, and personalised care solutions. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on localised, relationship-based support. The contract evaluates submissions based on a quality-price ratio of 70% to 30%, respectively, encouraging high-standard service delivery. Winning this contract can enhance a business's portfolio in public sector operations, potentially leading to further opportunities within the sub-central government market in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

V4NWL030 Befriending Scheme

Notice Description

Support for a befriending service for older and vulnerable residents in North West Leicestershire is being reviewed and developed by North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC). Historically, elements of befriending support have been delivered through grant funded arrangements, helping to address loneliness and social isolation within the district. The Council is now seeking to deliver a two-year befriending service with a further year extension, across the district. This approach will enable coordinated support for older and vulnerable adults through personalised, relationship-based engagement, supporting individuals to remain independent and connected to their communities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will run for 2 years from 27th July 2026 until 26th July 2028 with a one-year further extension available at the discretion of the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bade
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060922-2026
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COALVILLE
Postcode
LE67 3FJ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Coalville West
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Further Information

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