--- title: "QU560 - Intergenerational Befriending Service - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a3b331b-9c31-4016-96d6-b4ac7c838307" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a3b331b-9c31-4016-96d6-b4ac7c838307" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a3b331b-9c31-4016-96d6-b4ac7c838307.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a3b331b-9c31-4016-96d6-b4ac7c838307.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-30" --- # QU560 - Intergenerational Befriending Service - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a3b331b-9c31-4016-96d6-b4ac7c838307 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a3b331b-9c31-4016-96d6-b4ac7c838307) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a3b331b-9c31-4016-96d6-b4ac7c838307.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Intergenerational Befriending Service to reduce social isolation for older people. The contract period is for 6 months starting in March 2023, with a contract value of £24,228. The service aims to connect older adults in Birmingham with younger participants aged 18 to 25. Potential suppliers needed to register via the council's e-tendering system and submit tenders by noon on 31st January 2023. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to provide innovative solutions to tackle social isolation among older adults. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The communication within the service includes periodic correspondence over 6 months, with potential for emails and virtual video calls to facilitate relationships between participants. ## 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e26dcc-d66e-4fec-b99a-fc7254c9ae70 | | Notice type | Award 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Apr 2023 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,228 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AGE CONCERN BIRMINGHAM | ## 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 - 30 Apr 2023 at 20:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e26dcc-d66e-4fec-b99a-fc7254c9ae70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e26dcc-d66e-4fec-b99a-fc7254c9ae70 30th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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