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Contract for a Befriending Network

Hartlepool Borough Council

Key Details

Estimated Value

Not disclosed

Deadline

5 November 2026(29 days)

Contract Period

Not specified

Procurement Method

open

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Tender deadline
5 Nov 2026, 14:00
Contract period
1 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2029 (3 years)
Renewal / extension
Dependant upon satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
Procurement Act 2023
Delivery location (NUTS/ITL)
UKC11 (North East)
CPV code
85000000 Health and social work services
Suitability (buyer's flag)
SME-suitable, VCSE-suitable
Submission method
Electronic submission allowed

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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.

Suitability

SME SuitableVCSE Suitable

Previously won by

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Published6 October 2026
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