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Provision of a Befriending Service

London Borough of Waltham Forest

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Buyer Address: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, London, UKI53, E17 4JF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Ms Gemma Edwards

Contact Email: gemma.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 2084968233

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
723200.0 GBP
Published
25 Sep 2025, 11:08
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85100000 - Health services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
LifeLine Community Projects
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 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.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value

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