Scope
Reference
DN804416
Description
Befriending service to the value of £50,000
This new service will be supported through a specifically designed Befriending contract, to offer Borough wide support for Older Adults and Vulnerable Adults by providing personalised, Relationship-Based support and engagement
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
optional year extension until 31st March 2028
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
19 February 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Please find published documents on the chest
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Questions are scored and weighted; this will form the basis on determining which supplier is successful. The evaluation panel will apply the scoring principles below and apply the appropriate % weighting.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJB-2814-BHZP
The Portal, Wellington Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 0BA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government