--- title: "QU560 - Intergenerational Befriending Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7a4ff40c-f519-4291-9585-ee0b56293eb0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a4ff40c-f519-4291-9585-ee0b56293eb0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a4ff40c-f519-4291-9585-ee0b56293eb0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a4ff40c-f519-4291-9585-ee0b56293eb0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-01-11" --- # QU560 - Intergenerational Befriending Service Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a4ff40c-f519-4291-9585-ee0b56293eb0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a4ff40c-f519-4291-9585-ee0b56293eb0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a4ff40c-f519-4291-9585-ee0b56293eb0.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of an intergenerational befriending service aimed at reducing social isolation for older people in Birmingham. The contract, titled "QU560 - Intergenerational Befriending Service," will start in March 2023 and last for 6 months. Interested suppliers must submit their tender proposals via the In-Tend system by noon on 31st January 2023. The procurement falls under the health services category and is open to SMEs and VCSEs in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity from the Birmingham City Council provides a chance for businesses, particularly those in the health and social work services industry, to contribute to addressing social isolation concerns among older adults. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, which requires expertise in managing intergenerational relationships and promoting positive social outcomes for vulnerable groups. ## Notice The Council requires a supplier for the provision of an intergenerational befriending service to reduce social isolation for older people. The provider will be required to deliver an intergenerational befriending service, that aims to reduce social isolation for older adults (65+) in Birmingham with support to connect them with younger project participants (aged 18 to 25). It is widely recognised that social isolation is associated with poorer health outcomes and has increased in prevalence during the Covid-19 pandemic. It should therefore be addressed as part of the provider's bid proposal. The communication within the service is expected to be the periodic correspondence over 6 months to allow relationships to develop and then follow-up meetings if participants choose to do this. Although the exchange of written letters is the suggested communication format, other approaches i.e. emails, and virtual video calls would also be considered, if a strong case for their benefits is made. This contract will be for a period of 6 months commencing March 2023. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 31st January 2023 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939fc1c2-453f-4ca8-9d4b-570231c89ac7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 11 Jan 2023 at 00:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939fc1c2-453f-4ca8-9d4b-570231c89ac7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/939fc1c2-453f-4ca8-9d4b-570231c89ac7 11th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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