--- title: "Provision of a Befriending Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07318027-8e17-42a0-bdcd-ba92038d185c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07318027-8e17-42a0-bdcd-ba92038d185c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07318027-8e17-42a0-bdcd-ba92038d185c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07318027-8e17-42a0-bdcd-ba92038d185c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST" published: "2024-09-12" --- # Provision of a Befriending Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07318027-8e17-42a0-bdcd-ba92038d185c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07318027-8e17-42a0-bdcd-ba92038d185c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07318027-8e17-42a0-bdcd-ba92038d185c.json) ## Summary The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking tenders for the provision of a befriending service. This service falls under the social work and related services industry category, with additional relevance to health services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and it is carried out through an open procedure. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2025 and continue until 31st December 2026, with the potential for two 12-month extensions, extending the contract until 31st December 2028. The total contract value, including extensions, is £752,000, with a maximum annual budget of £188,000. The tender period closes on 24th October 2024, and the service will primarily be delivered in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, England. This befriending service contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care and health services sectors to expand their operations. Companies with experience in providing social care services and those that can demonstrate a robust approach to fostering client well-being and independence would be well-suited to compete. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on reducing social isolation and promoting mental and physical health are encouraged to apply. By securing this contract, businesses could not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute positively to the community by supporting vulnerable adults in Waltham Forest. ## Notice The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Authority") are seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Contract for the provision of a befriending service. The contract shall commence on 1st January 2025 and shall continue up to and including 31st December 2026 with the option to extend by a further two 12 month extensions up to 31st December 2028 ("the Contract Period"). The Authority is seeking to appoint a provider(s) to deliver a befriending service to residents within London Borough of Waltham Forest. The service will deliver a minimum of 190 active befriending matches a year. The Authority may vary this Contract over the Contract Period to increase capacity based on residents need. The Service will collaborate with the existing LBWF, Health and VCSE organisations to support the wellbeing of clients to reduce so isolation and meet client goals to build independence and resilience. The service is targeted at those aged over 18 that are known to Adult Social Care and partner organisations to deliver the following outcomes: * Reduce experience of loneliness/social isolation * Increase the independence of individuals * Support individuals to increase their resilience * Help to build positive connections and networks * Support mental & physical wellbeing * Increase the diversity of volunteer characteristics and experience to support befriending needs. The duration of the contract will be for twenty-four (24) months with the option to extend by a further two 12 month extension (24), total maximum contract length will be forty-eight months (48). The maximum budget available, over the potential four-year contractual period, including any extensions is PS752,000.00. The maximum contract value per annum is therefore, PS188,000.00. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57432259-c655-4dc2-b4ce-061fa47e2406 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £752,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E17 4JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest | | Local authority | Waltham Forest | | Electoral ward | Chapel End | | Westminster constituency | Walthamstow | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2024 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57432259-c655-4dc2-b4ce-061fa47e2406 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57432259-c655-4dc2-b4ce-061fa47e2406 12th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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