Scope
Reference
OPEN20251724
Description
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and innovative providers to deliver a community-based service aimed at reducing loneliness and isolation among people aged 50yrs plus. The service will use shared activities and collaborative experiences e.g. playing sport, reminiscence, board games etc. as tools to create social connections, improve mental wellbeing and promote independence.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Engagement
Engagement deadline
14 November 2025
Engagement process description
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and innovative providers to deliver a community-based service aimed at reducing loneliness and isolation among people aged 50yrs plus. The service will use shared activities and collaborative experiences e.g. playing sport, reminiscence, board games etc. as tools to create social connections, improve mental wellbeing and promote independence.
The opportunity is being advertised on the OPEN procurement portal that can be accessed by the following link:
https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/6478b142-bfed-49ec-a445-361da32ac483
Interested providers are to review the advertisement on OPEN and complete and return the Expression of Interest document within the specified deadline.
If there any problems accessing this opportunity, please contact jacob.headlam@stockton.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
19 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVQ-6435-GNMW
Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby
Stockton on Tees
TS17 6BJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government