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title: "Befriending Network (Provision of services to increase social contact and reduce loneliness and isolation of older people within Hartlepool)"
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# Befriending Network (Provision of services to increase social contact and reduce loneliness and isolation of older people within Hartlepool)

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1d78e1d-8f06-4e5c-ba56-ab7fce5de453

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of services aimed at increasing social contact and reducing loneliness among older people in Hartlepool has been undertaken by Hartlepool Borough Council. The tender, titled "Befriending Network", is classified under health and social work services with a primary focus on community and social services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 10th June 2019. The corresponding contract is set to commence on 1st July 2019 and will run until 30th June 2021. The delivery location for the service is within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in social services and community engagement. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions to enhance social interaction and community participation among older individuals would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a contract value of £40,000, this initiative not only aims to support the local elderly population but also enables businesses to expand their service offerings and strengthen their community impact.

## Notice

The provision of services to increase social contact and reduce loneliness and isolation of older people within Hartlepool. The service aims are to improve emotional well-being, develop and maintain social networks, supporting people to participate in their communities and to reduce loneliness and isolation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b727851-ab1e-4d6a-87c6-743fbdcb4b42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2019 - 2 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLEVELAND FIRE BRIGADE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2019 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b727851-ab1e-4d6a-87c6-743fbdcb4b42
- 29 May 2019 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2cd7fe5-19c6-4359-8b7f-fe5f0dd16a5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b727851-ab1e-4d6a-87c6-743fbdcb4b42
  3rd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2cd7fe5-19c6-4359-8b7f-fe5f0dd16a5a
  29th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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