Published date: 3 October 2023

This notice was replaced on 21 February 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 21 February 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£186,248 to £260,748

Procurement reference

BATH001-DN691486-20811761

Published date

3 October 2023

Closing date

31 October 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

29 March 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Befriending / Buddy scheme which can be described as an on-going positive, supportive and fun one to one relationship that enables a disabled child or young person to access a range of community or leisure activities and experience enjoyable interactions either in the community or at the young person's home. The matching process will be informed by the expressed needs and wishes of the disabled child or young person and their family / carers. The befriender can be a volunteer or a paid employee and will spend time on a regular basis undertaking activities based on the child's/ young person's choice and interests, with the parent/carers consent. The contract is for a 5 year initial term with 2 x12 month optional extensions.


About the buyer

Contact name

Dee Chaddha

Address

Keynsham Civic Centre
Market Walk
Keynsham
BS31 1FS
England

Telephone

+44 1225477307

Email

Dee_Chaddha@bathnes.gov.uk

Website

http://www.bathnes.gov.uk