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title: "Information & Advice and Befriending Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE"
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# Information & Advice and Befriending Service

Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2e5967f-cdee-45de-b2cd-569ab172304b

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Calderdale has awarded a contract for an Information & Advice and Befriending Service. The procurement process was completed, and the contract is active. The services fall under the industry category of 'Provision of services to the community' with additional classifications in 'Health and social work services' and 'Social work and related services'. The contract period is from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2026, with a tender period ending on April 26, 2023, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and the procurement method was an open procedure.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses to provide Information & Advice and Befriending services to the community in Yorkshire and the Humber region. Companies well-versed in health, social work, and related services would be suitable contestants. The Borough Council of Calderdale is the buying organization, and the contract period extends for three years, offering stability for service providers. Businesses interested in community-focused services should consider engaging with the Council for potential partnership opportunities.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Calderdale invites Tenders from Tenderers who wish to be considered for the provision of an Information & Advice service (Lot 1) and a Befriending Service (Lot 2 ). It is anticipated that a separate contract will be entered into with the successful Tenderer(s) for each Lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2122a6f1-65e1-46b1-9b2b-f173071cc5d8 |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £232,983 |
| 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE |
| Locality | HALIFAX |
| Post town | Halifax |
| Postcode | HX1 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Calderdale |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Halifax |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK CALDERDALE & KIRKLEES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2023 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2122a6f1-65e1-46b1-9b2b-f173071cc5d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2122a6f1-65e1-46b1-9b2b-f173071cc5d8
  6th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=66725&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103251
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2

## Provenance

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