Contract for a Befriending Network
Details
- Value
- £21,000
- Topic
- Health and social work services
- Published
- 6 October 2026
- Submission
- 5 November 2026in 1 month
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
Hartlepool Borough Council has previously commissioned a Befriending Network aimed at reducing social isolation of older people within Hartlepool. Following a service review, we are looking to expand this offer to socially excluded working aged people aged 18 + as well as older people. We would like the successful Provider to develop a Befriending Network that will work with people for a specified amount of time to increase confidence and resilience, reduce social isolation and increase social contact by matching people with volunteer Befrienders.
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published6 October 2026Current notice
- Next: Submission date5 November 2026in 1 month
About the buyer
Hartlepool Borough Council is a unitary authority buying as a local authority for the Hartlepool area. Competitive contract opportunities are advertised on the Open portal, shared with neighbouring north-east local authorities. Suppliers can register for free with Open to receive alerts on new opportunities by category or area. Consultancy services of any value are advertised separately through the NEPRO Solution on Bloom. The Corporate Procurement Team maintains the council's contract register, covering current and upcoming contracts. Hartlepool also acts as lead authority for the Tees Valley Combined Authority on certain programmes.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Hartlepool Borough Council's contract awards have been in health and social work, construction work and education and training.
Relevant CPV codes
- 85000000 · Health and social work services
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