Open tenders / Health & social care
Open tender · Notice 094414-2026
Contract for a Befriending Network
- Value
- £21k
- Closes
- 5 Nov 2026 (21 days)
- Where
- North East
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2029
In plain English
Hartlepool Borough Council wants a provider to run a Befriending Network, matching volunteer befrienders with older people and socially excluded working-age adults (18+) in Hartlepool to reduce isolation and build confidence. The contract runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, with an estimated value of £21,000.
Good fit for: Small charities or social care providers experienced in running volunteer befriending or community support schemes.
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What the buyer says
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.
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 6 Oct 2026.
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