--- title: "Invitation to Quote for the Befriending Scheme for Older People" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae81cdb9-7422-4b13-88cd-7d1dcd75ea5c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae81cdb9-7422-4b13-88cd-7d1dcd75ea5c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae81cdb9-7422-4b13-88cd-7d1dcd75ea5c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae81cdb9-7422-4b13-88cd-7d1dcd75ea5c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-27" --- # Invitation to Quote for the Befriending Scheme for Older People Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae81cdb9-7422-4b13-88cd-7d1dcd75ea5c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae81cdb9-7422-4b13-88cd-7d1dcd75ea5c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae81cdb9-7422-4b13-88cd-7d1dcd75ea5c.json) ## Summary Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Invitation to Quote for the Befriending Scheme for Older People." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Dudley, West Midlands. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for submissions set for 10 August 2020. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 September 2020, lasting until 31 March 2021. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those that provide community and social work services. Organisations that can implement quick set-up processes, utilise volunteers, and exhibit innovative thinking in service delivery will find a good fit. Additionally, suppliers with experience in robust data collection and a commitment to creating sustainable outcomes will be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice This is an Invitation to submit a quotation to supply a Befriending Scheme for Older People. Dudley Council are seeking suitable providers who have the capacity and ability to: o Implement the scheme within a limited set up time o Utilise existing volunteers (befrienders) and maintain the existing client group where appropriate and eligible for the service as well as using suitable processes to recruit new volunteers o Extend the service to other residents to support the current pandemic and be responsive to communities o Carry out robust data collection that can be interpreted into outcomes o Offer experience and skills in this subject field o Be innovative and create sustainability to ensure longevity of outcomes Additional information: This exercise is being conducted in electronic format. Documents will be published to the Dudley MBC Portal If you wish to take part please, register with Dudley MBC e-tendering website (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Tenders/Current ) and select the Register/Sign In button which is located on the left hand side of the Homepage. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23006d54-1d53-43f0-b05f-8053e3c00312 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY1 1HF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | St. James's | | Westminster constituency | Dudley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2020 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23006d54-1d53-43f0-b05f-8053e3c00312 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23006d54-1d53-43f0-b05f-8053e3c00312 27th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.dudley.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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