---
title: "Bradford Buddy Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033c07"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2022-10-04"
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# Bradford Buddy Scheme

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033c07

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Bradford Buddy Scheme" in the services industry category. This project aims to deliver community health services, specifically matching individuals with volunteers for shared activities and friendship groups. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with key dates including the award date on 22nd August 2022. The project is based in Bradford.

This tender for the "Bradford Buddy Scheme" presents business growth opportunities for providers capable of delivering community health services focused on social interaction and support for vulnerable groups in the Bradford area. Businesses with experience in supporting people with learning disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and older people would be well-suited to compete for these specific lots under the tender.

## Notice

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council ('The Council') is seeking Providers to deliver a project, with two aims: 1. Bradford Buddies: matching people with a volunteer who loves the same kind of activity so they can go together. 2. Friendship Groups: supporting people to develop their own friendship groups focussed around a shared interest.

### Lot Information

People with learning disabilities or who are neuro diverse

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council ('The Council') is seeking Providers to deliver a project, with two aims: 1. Bradford Buddies: matching people with a volunteer who loves the same kind of activity so they can go together. 2. Friendship Groups: supporting people to develop their own friendship groups focussed around a shared interest.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month provisions available

Older People

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council ('The Council') is seeking Providers to deliver a project, with two aims: 1. Bradford Buddies: matching people with a volunteer who loves the same kind of activity so they can go together. 2. Friendship Groups: supporting people to develop their own friendship groups focussed around a shared interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027810-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2022 - 23 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | £480,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £239,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK BRADFORD DISTRICT; ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2022 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027810-2022
- 20 May 2022 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013666-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47398&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277
- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/

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