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title: "Voluntary Sector Prospectus Befriending & Buddy Scheme 2020-2023"
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buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE"
published: "2020-03-18"
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# Voluntary Sector Prospectus Befriending & Buddy Scheme 2020-2023

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af53af44-8e1b-4f12-bd16-500d87d67904

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## Summary

The West Berkshire Council is inviting tenders for the "Voluntary Sector Prospectus Befriending & Buddy Scheme 2020-2023". This procurement, classified under health and social work services, aims to address social isolation among adults over 55 in West Berkshire by providing emotional support through volunteer services. The procurement is currently in the contract award stage, with a tender deadline set for 1 April 2020, and the service contract is set to commence from 1 May 2020 until 31 March 2023, with possible extensions until 31 March 2025. The overall budget for this service is capped at £24,000 per annum, with an estimated total value of £150,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social work and community health services. Businesses with a focus on providing social support, community outreach, and services aimed at reducing loneliness would find this tender particularly relevant. Given the previous unsuccessful bidding attempts, there may be less competition, offering a lucrative chance for eligible providers to engage in a meaningful community project while expanding their client base.

## Notice

This is an invitation to tender for Voluntary Sector Prospectus Lot 2 Befriending & Buddy Scheme 2020-2023 . In the previous rounds of advertisement, no bids were received for this service. The specification for this service has been amended. The Befriending & Buddy Scheme aims to prevent and reduce social isolation, feelings of loneliness and social exclusion in West Berkshire through the provision of a service that will provide social and emotional support from a volunteer befriender or buddy for all adults over 55 at risk of being or becoming socially isolated. The maximum budget available for this service is PS24,000 per annum. The contract start date is 1st May 2020 - 31st March 2023 with provision for extension until 31st March 2025. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e089cc9-296c-4b6b-9726-4f76a3117d2a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2020 at 09:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e089cc9-296c-4b6b-9726-4f76a3117d2a
- 8 Jan 2020 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e089cc9-296c-4b6b-9726-4f76a3117d2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e089cc9-296c-4b6b-9726-4f76a3117d2a
  18th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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