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title: "ITT - Befriending services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2abe6fa1-351f-4b82-a5c4-424f8191ef25"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
published: "2023-09-15"
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# ITT - Befriending services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2abe6fa1-351f-4b82-a5c4-424f8191ef25

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is seeking bids for the provision of 'Befriending services' intended to reduce social isolation and loneliness among Merton residents aged 65 and older. The procurement falls under the Health and social work services category and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The tender involves an open procedure with a tender period closing on 16th October 2023, and the contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2027.

This opportunity by the London Borough of Merton presents a chance for businesses offering services in social welfare and healthcare to make a positive impact by addressing social isolation issues among the elderly. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria set in place. Businesses with expertise in providing befriending services, especially through face-to-face interactions, are well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to the well-being of the community in Merton.

## Notice

The aim of the service is to reduce social isolation and loneliness and is open to Merton residents aged 65 years and older who are; either housebound, live alone, have a long- term condition, have recently been divorced or bereaved and/or who are isolated from social networks; with priority given to those who live alone and are housebound. The model allows for 'face to face' and telephone befriending with 'face to face' befriending being universally more popular. Whilst the service predominately supports those in their own home the service is also open to existing service users moving to live in local residential or nursing care homes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576ba784-682f-42ec-a97f-3e59cb2901f6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| 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

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2023 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576ba784-682f-42ec-a97f-3e59cb2901f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576ba784-682f-42ec-a97f-3e59cb2901f6
  15th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

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