Provision of a Befriending Service

A Contract Award Notice
by LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
2 year (est.)
Value
£723K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
25 Sep 2025
Delivery
01 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2026 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

London

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

Description

The service will deliver a minimum of 190 active befriending matches a year. The Service will collaborate with the existing LBWF, Health and VCSE organisations to support the wellbeing of clients to reduce so isolation and meet client goals to build independence and resilience. The service is targeted at those aged over 18 that are known to Adult Social Care and partner organisations to deliver the following outcomes: • Reduce experience of loneliness/social isolation • Increase the independence of individuals • Support individuals to increase their resilience • Help to build positive connections and networks • Support mental & physical wellbeing • Increase the diversity of volunteer characteristics and experience to support befriending needs.

Award Detail

1 Lifeline Community Projects (Dagenham)
  • Num offers: 20
  • Value: £723,200
  • Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

Quality 50.0
Social Value 10.0
PRICE 40.0

CPV Codes

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services
  • 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

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