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title: "Provision of the Gig Buddies Services"
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# Provision of the Gig Buddies Services

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e18b7f1-6707-4749-a3df-b46974e318a4

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of the Gig Buddies Services" project, aimed at providing support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism by pairing them with volunteers who share similar interests. This service falls under the health and social work category, with a total contract value of £96,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2018 and will run until 31st August 2021. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender publicised prior to the deadline of 13th July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health, social care, and community services, particularly those with expertise in recreational and inclusive activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to engage in this tender, as the project aims to foster community integration and support vulnerable individuals. Businesses with experience in managing volunteer programmes or providing social services would find this a compelling opportunity to expand their reach and support local communities in Bradford.

## Notice

A provider to deliver a Gig Buddies project matching people with learning disabilities and autism with a volunteer who loves the same kind of activity so they can go together.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1160d73d-51b3-48df-8e73-3f0ff6ff91d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2018 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1160d73d-51b3-48df-8e73-3f0ff6ff91d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1160d73d-51b3-48df-8e73-3f0ff6ff91d2
  7th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6cd19f05-0276-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

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