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title: "Invitation to Quote for the Befriending Scheme for Older People - AWARD"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Befriending Scheme for Older People - AWARD

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd7aaf24-85bc-417a-a4dc-f2ad9e24d4f0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, which is seeking quotations for the "Befriending Scheme for Older People." This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is based in Dudley, West Midlands. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on September 10, 2020, with a contract period starting from September 1, 2020, and ending on March 31, 2021. This procurement is now complete, and key additional classification includes social work services without accommodation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing social work and community services aimed at older populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the council is interested in innovative providers who can efficiently implement the scheme and effectively manage volunteer engagement. Companies with expertise in data collection and evaluation of social outcomes will find this tender aligns with their capabilities, making it an attractive opportunity for growth in the social service sector.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7ba12f-17c5-48ea-9009-308665c8e0ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,880 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEACON CENTRE FOR THE BLIND |

## 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

- 2 Nov 2020 at 10:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7ba12f-17c5-48ea-9009-308665c8e0ee
- 10 Sep 2020 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7ba12f-17c5-48ea-9009-308665c8e0ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7ba12f-17c5-48ea-9009-308665c8e0ee
  2nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk

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