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title: "Procurement for social connectivity of lonely older people"
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# Procurement for social connectivity of lonely older people

Buyer: HOME OFFICE : HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b8d6b3a-47cc-4c2a-b361-6fb08af7a99d

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Home Office involves a contract titled "Procurement for social connectivity of lonely older people", classified under social research services. The procurement method used is selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £26,700. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract period spanning from 22 February 2019 to 21 August 2019. The awarded supplier is Researchworks, and the tender period concluded on 31 January 2019, highlighting the importance of timely applications for prospective bidders.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on social research and community engagement. Firms specialising in social connectivity, welfare programmes, and services for older populations will find this tender aligns well with their expertise, enabling them to leverage their skills while contributing positively to the community. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses expand their portfolios and establish valuable relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Redacted Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad15358e-129b-4ec9-9c5f-2539cdff1d4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2019 - 21 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,700 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE : HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESEARCHWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2019 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad15358e-129b-4ec9-9c5f-2539cdff1d4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad15358e-129b-4ec9-9c5f-2539cdff1d4d
  5th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc3aec8d-0cc4-4c70-a15a-d8b3859e38ef
  CCSN18A13

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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