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Befriending Network

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 08:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Befriending Network", aimed at increasing social contact and reducing loneliness among older people in Hartlepool. This procurement process was conducted by direct award, under a "below threshold - without competition" method. The contract, which runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026, was granted a three-month extension to ensure service continuity. The Cleveland Fire Authority has been awarded this contract, classified under the "services" category, specifically focusing on social work and related services. This process is in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 4 August 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services or community engagement within the public sector, particularly within the Hartlepool region. Companies that provide innovative solutions to social isolation and have experience working with public authorities will find this contract beneficial. The procurement offers a chance for organisations to demonstrate their social impact initiatives and strengthen their portfolio in delivering community-focused services. Large-scale service providers with the capability to quickly implement and manage similar projects are well-suited to thrive in this environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Befriending Network

Notice Description

Provision of Services to Increase Social Contact and Reduce Loneliness and Isolation of Older People Within Hartlepool. The current contract expires on 30 September 2026. A three-month extension to 31 December 2026 has been granted to allow completion of procurement activities for a revised service model, including stakeholder and lived experience engagement, while ensuring continuity of service and an orderly transition to the new contract arrangements. The incumbent provider has agreed to the extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbe8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073977-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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