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Contract for a Befriending Network

Hartlepool Borough Council

Good for small firms

12 days left

Closes UK time

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Estimated value
£21,000
Including VAT
Where
North East England
Buyer in North East England
Trade
Health and social care
Health and social work services
Documents
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Hartlepool Borough Council has previously commissioned a Befriending Network aimed at reducing social isolation of older people within Hartlepool. Following a service review, we are looking to expand this offer to socially excluded working aged people aged 18 + as well as older people.

Official notice
Find a Tender, notice 094414-2026
Buyer
Hartlepool Borough Council
Buyer’s region
North East England
Where the work is
North East England
Listed on Evendraft under
North East England
Published
6 Oct 2026
Tender deadline
5 Nov 2026, 14:00 UK time
Estimated value
£21,000 (including VAT)
Trade
Health and social care
CPV codes
  • 85000000 Health and social work services
Procedure
Below threshold - open competitionOne stage: any supplier can send a full tender.
Framework
Not stated on the notice
Lots
Not divided into lots
Suitable for small businesses The buyer’s answer
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises The buyer’s answer
Yes
Good for small firms Evendraft’s filter
YesGood for small firms means the buyer marked it suitable for small businesses, the estimated value is £1m or less (or not stated), it is open to new suppliers, and it is not a framework with more than 20 places. Tenders where the buyer didn't say are left out.
Documents
On Open UK

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