Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7f-0dcb-7255-803b-d3dc01cbb999/connect-newham-befriending-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Connect Newham Befriending Service [London Borough of Newham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-newham) Estimated value £120,000 Published 22 Oct 2021 Deadline Closed 8 Dec 2021 ## 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 The London Borough of Newham is inviting tenders for its Connect Newham Befriending Service. The intended contract start date will be 4th January 2022 for a 1 year contract. This is an invitation to tender. The London Borough of Newham wishes to commission one VCFS organisation or a group of VCFS organisations (as a consortium, with one identified lead) to deliver the Connect Newham Befriending Service: provision of a medium-long term telephone-based Befriending offer particularly for those who are socially isolated. The Service Provider will be expected to work in collaboration with other providers in Newham delivering preventative support, volunteering opportunities, and community activities, as well as with Service Users, local communities, the Council, NHS, and all other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the Service. The tender will be evaluated based on 40% Quality and 60% Price. Bidders should be aware that, regardless of their price, to be considered for award of this contract they must achieve an overall quality evaluation score of no less than 60%, (equivalent to a weighted score of 24 out of 40). Bids that exceed the costs of £120,000 will be rejected by the Council. ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cce6f3d4-e9e5-4db6-85f9-fbf24d334128) 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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