Published date: 12 September 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 services - 85100000
Social work and related services - 85300000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£752,000
Procurement reference
LBOWF001-DN742852-02395841
Published date
12 September 2024
Closing date
24 October 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 January 2025
Contract end date
31 December 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Authority") are seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Contract for the provision of a befriending service.
The contract shall commence on 1st January 2025 and shall continue up to and including 31st December 2026 with the option to extend by a further two 12 month extensions up to 31st December 2028 ("the Contract Period").
The Authority is seeking to appoint a provider(s) to deliver a befriending service to residents within London Borough of Waltham Forest. The service will deliver a minimum of 190 active befriending matches a year. The Authority may vary this Contract over the Contract Period to increase capacity based on residents need. The Service will collaborate with the existing LBWF, Health and VCSE organisations to support the wellbeing of clients to reduce so isolation and meet client goals to build independence and resilience.
The service is targeted at those aged over 18 that are known to Adult Social Care and partner organisations to deliver the following outcomes:
• Reduce experience of loneliness/social isolation
• Increase the independence of individuals
• Support individuals to increase their resilience
• Help to build positive connections and networks
• Support mental & physical wellbeing
• Increase the diversity of volunteer characteristics and experience to support befriending needs.
The duration of the contract will be for twenty-four (24) months with the option to extend by a further two 12 month extension (24), total maximum contract length will be forty-eight months (48).
The maximum budget available, over the potential four-year contractual period, including any extensions is £752,000.00. The maximum contract value per annum is therefore, £188,000.00.
About the buyer
Contact name
Gemma Edwards
Address
Waltham Forest Town Hall
Forest Road
London
E17 4JF
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 2084968233
gemma.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk
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