---
title: "Buddy Service and Neighbourhood Links Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000522128"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-07"
---

# Buddy Service and Neighbourhood Links Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000522128

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council, located in Newtown St Boswells, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Buddy Service and Neighbourhood Links Service", aimed at providing voluntary support for hospital discharge and the prevention of unnecessary admissions. This service, classified under general public services and environmental protection, was procured using an open procedure. The contract was awarded on January 1, 2017, with a total value of £205,500, and the relevant delivery area is within the UKM91 region.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in community services and voluntary support. Companies with experience in healthcare, social services, or volunteer management would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities, especially those looking to engage in collaborative community-oriented projects. As the service involves coordinating non-statutory support in local communities, providers with a strong local presence and the ability to mobilise volunteers will be advantageous in future bids.

## Notice

Voluntary service in relation to hospital discharge and prevention of admission to hospital.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE: The co-ordination and provision of non statutory support to individuals in their own homes. the service is provided within local communities with volunteers.. This service is covered in Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 under the "light touch" Regime - under the terms of the Act the requirement to detail the contact award criteria is not applicable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303460 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £205,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH RED CROSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303460

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303460
  Buddy Service and Neighbourhood Links Service - Voluntary service in relation to hospital discharge and prevention of admission to hospital.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522128

## Provenance

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