Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c26-33bd-701c-ac12-a2bc97d8b091/provision-of-a-peer-support-and-befriending-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of a Peer Support and Befriending Service [Gloucestershire Health Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/gloucestershire-health-authority) Estimated value £142,200 Published 3 Nov 2017 Deadline Closed 22 Nov 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide a county-wide peer support and befriending service for people living with or caring for stroke, dementia or other Long Term Conditions. The service will contribute to improved health and social outcomes for individuals and families by: • Delivering a model of peer support and befriending that: o Incorporates disease prevention and risk reduction through promoting a healthy heart, healthy mind approach o Is strengths based and person-centred o Promotes self-care through enabling and empowering individuals o Is accessible within local communities across Gloucestershire • Works closely with health, social care, voluntary, charitable services and community groups to support healthy living and recovery from ill health • Provides skills to people with lived experience living with stroke, dementia or other Long Term Conditions to deliver peer support and befriending as a Volunteer Befriender The present service is provided by a single provider. NHS Gloucestershire CCG intends to award a new contract for an initial period of 3 years with option to extend for a further 2 year period. The successful bidder will receive an annual contract value of £47,400 per annum for the contract period (including the 2 year extension option). Organisations interested in providing this service should request Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation by contacting Paul Wilkinson, Procurement Specialist, NHS Gloucestershire CCG at no later than 5pm Wednesday 22 November 2017. Competed tender submissions must be returned no later than 12.00noon, Friday 1 December 2017. Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/76a9cbf2-051e-4e29-bafe-b372a49a84b0) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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