---
title: "Befriending Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dbe8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dbe8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
---

# Befriending Network

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dbe8

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Befriending Network", aimed at increasing social contact and reducing loneliness among older people in Hartlepool. This procurement process was conducted by direct award, under a "below threshold - without competition" method. The contract, which runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026, was granted a three-month extension to ensure service continuity. The Cleveland Fire Authority has been awarded this contract, classified under the "services" category, specifically focusing on social work and related services. This process is in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 4 August 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services or community engagement within the public sector, particularly within the Hartlepool region. Companies that provide innovative solutions to social isolation and have experience working with public authorities will find this contract beneficial. The procurement offers a chance for organisations to demonstrate their social impact initiatives and strengthen their portfolio in delivering community-focused services. Large-scale service providers with the capability to quickly implement and manage similar projects are well-suited to thrive in this environment.

## Notice

Provision of Services to Increase Social Contact and Reduce Loneliness and Isolation of Older People Within Hartlepool. The current contract expires on 30 September 2026. A three-month extension to 31 December 2026 has been granted to allow completion of procurement activities for a revised service model, including stakeholder and lived experience engagement, while ensuring continuity of service and an orderly transition to the new contract arrangements. The incumbent provider has agreed to the extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073977-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,100 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 08:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073977-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073977-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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