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    ContractsBefriending Network Services for Isolated Adults
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    Befriending Network Services for Isolated Adults

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    10d
    5 Nov 2026 · in 9 days

    Hartlepool Borough Council is commissioning a befriending network service to reduce social isolation for older people and working-age adults through volunteer-led support.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 6 Oct 2026· 2 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
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    10d
    5 Nov 2026 · in 9 days

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    • Tender closes
      5 Nov 2026
      10 days left
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

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    Open

    10 days left to bid. Opened 2 weeks ago, deadline 5 Nov 2026.

    6 Oct 2026Today5 Nov 2026

    Brief

    Hartlepool Borough Council seeks a provider to deliver an expanded Befriending Network service addressing social isolation across two populations: older people and socially excluded working-age adults (18+). The service builds on a previously successful program and aims to match vulnerable individuals with trained volunteer befrienders for structured support over a defined period. Key objectives include increasing service users' confidence and resilience, reducing social isolation, and expanding social contact. Providers should have experience developing volunteer-led befriending programs, managing volunteer recruitment and training, and delivering person-centered support to vulnerable populations. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the council to establish program outcomes, develop volunteer management systems, and ensure quality delivery across both service user groups.

    Track record

    5 awards · 5 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, Hartlepool Borough Council has awarded 5 contracts to 5 suppliers.

    Who wins here
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    3. THE DIFFERENCE EDUCATION LTD1× · 20%
    4. LegionellaDossier International B.V.1× · 20%
    5. HARBOUR SUPPORT SERVICES1× · 20%

    Across this category, the most active winners are CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Roche Diagnostics Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    UK Cabinet Office
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    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0781fc

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