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title: "Basingstoke Active Befriending Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09fbb087-ff46-44b8-913e-637c5eda5591"
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buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-05-23"
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# Basingstoke Active Befriending Service

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09fbb087-ff46-44b8-913e-637c5eda5591

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council is seeking bids for the "Basingstoke Active Befriending Service," which aims to reduce social isolation among older residents in Basingstoke through weekly social visits. This tender is currently in the active phase, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 on 11th June 2018. The contract will commence on 2nd July 2018 and is expected to be funded for two years, with potential for self-financing thereafter. The overall value of the contract is £62,500, with a minimum value of £25,000, classified under community health services and community action programmes within the services category in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in community service provision and social care. Businesses equipped to provide volunteer coordination, social engagement activities, or physical activity initiatives will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process not only helps to grow a business’s portfolio but also enables them to make a positive impact on the local community.

## Notice

The service will provide weekly social visits for older people living in Basingstoke, who are identified by Hampshire County Council (HCC) as being at risk of social isolation and loneliness. The visits will be carried out by volunteers who travel to the individuals using physical activity (such as walking, running or cycling). The service will be funded for two years from 2nd July 2018, but will be expected to run for a further 3 years on a self financing basis. All documents for this opportunity can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home please also apply through In-Tend by 12:00 on the closing date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57478e85-0a36-4e2f-a699-e50cccf75220 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for qoutation |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,500 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 23 May 2018 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57478e85-0a36-4e2f-a699-e50cccf75220

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57478e85-0a36-4e2f-a699-e50cccf75220
  23rd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home
  Link to the Tender Documents and Application

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth

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