---
title: "ITT - Befriending services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fd31"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
published: "2024-02-01"
---

# ITT - Befriending services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fd31

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is inviting tenders for the procurement of befriending services aimed at reducing social isolation among older residents. The tender involves delivering a befriending service for older individuals who are lonely or socially isolated, utilising volunteer befrienders. This opportunity falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a tender deadline set for October 16, 2023. The buyer is the London Borough of Merton, and the contract value is £160,000 GBP, signed on December 18, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that offer services tailored towards improving community well-being and addressing social issues. Companies specialising in health and social work services focused on elderly care and social support are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of businesses, including SMEs, to participate. The initiative spearheaded by the London Borough of Merton aligns with social responsibility goals and fosters partnerships with service providers keen on making a positive impact in the community.

## Notice

To deliver a befriending service for older people who are lonely or socially isolated using volunteer befrienders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To deliver a befriending service for older people who are lonely or socially isolated using volunteer befrienders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003323-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK MERTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2024 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003323-2024
- 15 Sep 2023 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027396-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=09e3fe2d-c653-ee11-8124-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

## Provenance

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