---
title: "Community Connections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b6e4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-17"
---

# Community Connections

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6e4

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Community Connections" was conducted by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, focusing on providing support services for individuals over 60 who are isolated or lonely in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. This falls under the health and social work services industry category, with the procurement specifically addressing the needs within the UKK24 region. The process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed, with the award dated 17 June 2026. The procurement process utilised a direct method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition", and adhered to the UK's light-touch regime guidelines. The contract, valued at £62,910, started on 1 April 2026 and is set to end on 31 December 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing support services for the elderly, particularly those focused on health and social services, to capitalise on a growing market segment driven by an ageing population. While the award was made directly to AGE CONCERN BOURNEMOUTH, businesses, especially those within the vicinity or with the capacity to service the Dorset region effectively, could consider engaging in similar future opportunities or partnerships with organisations that have secured such contracts. The procurement's specific focus on social welfare highlights a growing need for impactful community services where businesses can contribute significantly to social impact initiatives.

## Notice

Support service for people over 60 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole who are isolated or lonely, due to its preventative measures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057073-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,910 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE CONCERN BOURNEMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 11:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057073-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057073-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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