---
title: "Award of Befriending Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000619949"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000619949.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-15"
---

# Award of Befriending Service

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000619949

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council has completed the award process for the "Award of Befriending Service", aimed at providing ongoing support for vulnerable children and young people across North Lanarkshire. This contract, classified under general public services, was awarded on 2 April 2020, with an active contract value of £120,534. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure and involved a single bid from the supplier, Volunteering Matters, located in London. The buyer's details can be found at their Civic Centre in Motherwell, with contact provided for any inquiries.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on youth support and community wellbeing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar service provision may find themselves well-suited to compete in future procurement exercises, especially as North Lanarkshire Council indicated that a forthcoming competitive tender exercise will be conducted for future service provisions. Businesses with a passion for community engagement and the capability to deliver impactful support services are encouraged to stay alert for upcoming opportunities stemming from this contract's completion.

## Notice

To provide ongoing support for vulnerable children and young people across North Lanarkshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide ongoing support for vulnerable children and young people across North Lanarkshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385195 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,534 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLUNTEERING MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385195

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385195
  Award of Befriending Service - To provide ongoing support for vulnerable children and young people across North Lanarkshire.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619949

## Provenance

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