Contract for a Befriending Network

Buyer
Hartlepool Borough Council
Value
£21,000
Closes
5 November 2026
Where
Hartlepool, the North East
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Hartlepool Borough Council wants to commission a befriending service that matches volunteers with socially isolated people (older adults and working-age adults aged 18+) to reduce loneliness, build confidence and increase social contact. The service should work with participants over a set period to help them feel less isolated.

What the buyer wants

• Recruit, train and manage a network of volunteer befrienders • Match volunteers with socially isolated service users based on compatibility • Deliver befriending support over a defined timeframe to increase confidence, resilience and social contact • Monitor outcomes and measure impact on social isolation and wellbeing

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

This is a social care and community services contract, not a trades contract. Most traditional tradespeople (builders, electricians, plumbers) would be disqualified unless they have prior experience managing befriending or community volunteer programmes.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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