# Invitation to Quote for the Befriending Scheme for Older People

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council](/buyers/dudley-metropolitan-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 27 July 2020
- Planned start: 1 September 2020
- Planned end: 31 March 2021
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 23006d54-1d53-43f0-b05f-8053e3c00312-372650
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae81cdb9-7422-4b13-88cd-7d1dcd75ea5c

## Description

This is an Invitation to submit a quotation to supply a Befriending Scheme for Older People\. Dudley Council are seeking suitable providers who have the capacity and ability to: o Implement the scheme within a limited set up time o Utilise existing volunteers \(befrienders\) and maintain the existing client group where appropriate and eligible for the service as well as using suitable processes to recruit new volunteers o Extend the service to other residents to support the current pandemic and be responsive to communities o Carry out robust data collection that can be interpreted into outcomes o Offer experience and skills in this subject field o Be innovative and create sustainability to ensure longevity of outcomes Additional information: This exercise is being conducted in electronic format\. Documents will be published to the Dudley MBC Portal If you wish to take part please, register with Dudley MBC e-tendering website \(https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Tenders/Current \) and select the Register/Sign In button which is located on the left hand side of the Homepage\. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23006d54-1d53-43f0-b05f-8053e3c00312-372650)