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title: "Befriending Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c1281d5-95c9-4ffd-8426-3e5e73cc9e5a"
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buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Befriending Service

Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c1281d5-95c9-4ffd-8426-3e5e73cc9e5a

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## Summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking tenders for a Befriending Service aimed at supporting older individuals and those who are isolated, including adults with physical or learning disabilities, within Wokingham Borough. This active tender falls under the services category, specifically classified under social work and related services. The open procurement method has a tender period that ended on 13 December 2018, while the awarded contract, valued at £99,900, has a duration from 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2021.

This opportunity presents a chance for service providers specialising in social work, community support, or similar services to expand their operations in the South East region. Providers that focus on social inclusion initiatives or support services for vulnerable populations would find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender may allow businesses to enhance their visibility and contribute positively to community welfare, ultimately fostering growth and potentially leading to further engagements in similar contracts.

## Notice

Wokingham Borough Council is pleased to announce that it is inviting tenders for the provision of a befriending service for older people and anyone isolated, including adults with physical or learning disabilities, in Wokingham Borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff1e0ab-83ab-443a-ac92-d392f73ed1f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,900 |
| 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 | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOKINGHAM |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG40 1BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Emmbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE LINK VISITING SCHEME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2019 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff1e0ab-83ab-443a-ac92-d392f73ed1f3
- 1 Nov 2018 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b38cd81-9041-4212-9425-2aa61bf817f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff1e0ab-83ab-443a-ac92-d392f73ed1f3
  27th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b38cd81-9041-4212-9425-2aa61bf817f7
  1st November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=99ec0266-f0dd-e811-80ef-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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