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title: "Increased Befriending Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-04-20"
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# Increased Befriending Service

Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-774f13d3-0a8c-48fa-9c44-5477a1bc111a

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the "Increased Befriending Service" provided by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, located in the North East of the United Kingdom. This contract, classified under health and social work services, has a total value of £88,896 and is completed as of 22 March 2017. The contract period ran from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018. The procurement method was identified as "Other," while the tender process has already concluded as of 1 March 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the health and social services sector. Companies with capabilities in providing befriending or social support services would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that can effectively work with local communities are encouraged to consider this sector for future growth prospects, especially in light of similar service initiatives.

## Notice

Increased Befriending Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0b3fbc-81e9-4a3f-a0d0-dc8b78a4a45f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,896 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,896 |
| 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 | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GUISBOROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS14 7FD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Guisborough |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK NEWCASTLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2017 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0b3fbc-81e9-4a3f-a0d0-dc8b78a4a45f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0b3fbc-81e9-4a3f-a0d0-dc8b78a4a45f
  20th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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