---
title: "V4NWL030 Befriending Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bade"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bade"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bade.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bade.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-23"
---

# V4NWL030 Befriending Scheme

Buyer: NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bade

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bade)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bade.json)

## Summary

North West Leicestershire District Council is actively seeking proposals for the development of a befriending scheme, aimed primarily at supporting older and vulnerable residents within the district to combat loneliness and social isolation. This tender, titled "V4NWL030 Befriending Scheme", falls under the industry category of social work and related services, with particular emphasis on community, social, and personal services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the enquiry period closing on 30th June 2026 and the tender period concluding on 17th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 27th July 2026 and run for two years, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement method is an open competition, classified as below threshold, and electronic submissions are accepted.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in community and social services to expand their operations by engaging in a project that supports the well-being and connectivity of local residents. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), in particular, might find this opportunity suitable given the nature of the services and the size of the tender. Companies with experience in personalised, relationship-based engagement and a strong background in social service delivery can leverage this project to enhance their market presence and showcase their capabilities in providing essential community support services.

## Notice

Support for a befriending service for older and vulnerable residents in North West Leicestershire is being reviewed and developed by North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC). Historically, elements of befriending support have been delivered through grant funded arrangements, helping to address loneliness and social isolation within the district. The Council is now seeking to deliver a two-year befriending service with a further year extension, across the district. This approach will enable coordinated support for older and vulnerable adults through personalised, relationship-based engagement, supporting individuals to remain independent and connected to their communities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will run for 2 years from 27th July 2026 until 26th July 2028 with a one-year further extension available at the discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058869-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,000 |
| Lots value | £69,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | COALVILLE |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE67 3FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | North West Leicestershire |
| Electoral ward | Coalville West |
| Westminster constituency | North West Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 10:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058869-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058869-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=25a57b23-e86e-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bade. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bade.json.