--- title: "Bradford Buddy Scheme - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8dacbecc-70c4-4d5f-bbdc-70f3b14f3de2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8dacbecc-70c4-4d5f-bbdc-70f3b14f3de2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8dacbecc-70c4-4d5f-bbdc-70f3b14f3de2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8dacbecc-70c4-4d5f-bbdc-70f3b14f3de2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-04" --- # Bradford Buddy Scheme - Market Engagement Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dacbecc-70c4-4d5f-bbdc-70f3b14f3de2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8dacbecc-70c4-4d5f-bbdc-70f3b14f3de2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8dacbecc-70c4-4d5f-bbdc-70f3b14f3de2.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is initiating the Bradford Buddy Scheme, which focuses on health and social work services aimed at supporting individuals with diverse needs, including those affected by learning disabilities, autism, and dementia. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 24th March 2022, and the submission deadline for interested parties set for 23rd March 2022. The scheme is designed to promote social integration by pairing individuals with companions who share similar interests, reinforcing the council's commitment to its residents' health and wellbeing. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 24th March 2022 and conclude on 25th March 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations in the health and social care sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community social enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to deliver supportive services for vulnerable populations. Potential bidders will benefit from engaging in market events and showcasing their ability to foster community connections, thereby contributing to the overarching goal of enhancing the quality of life for those in Bradford. This scheme not only offers a platform for business growth but also aligns with the social responsibility objectives of many modern enterprises. ## Notice The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council wishes to inform organisations of its plans for publishing a tender for Buddy Schemes for people with a range of support needs, including learning disabilities and autism; physical and sensory needs; older people and people living with dementia. Bradford Council Health and Wellbeing department, along with its strategic partners, has seen the health and social care system align with a single ambition for people in the district: Happy, Healthy and at Home. The Buddy Scheme will be to support people to make new friends and help them go out and do the things they enjoy. People will be matched with someone who enjoys the same activities so they can go together. We will be holding market engagement events for Providers on: * Thursday 24th March between 1pm - 4pm with the intention of publishing the tender in 2022. Please see attached document for further information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa44c4bf-e281-4242-8594-ec4fe04305b1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Mar 2022 - 25 Mar 2022 | | 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 | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## 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 - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2022 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa44c4bf-e281-4242-8594-ec4fe04305b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa44c4bf-e281-4242-8594-ec4fe04305b1 4th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=44432&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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