Contract award · 8 Jan 2025

Provision of a Befriending Service

London Borough of Waltham Forest awarded “Provision of a Befriending Service” to LifeLine Community Projects for £723k on 8 Jan 2025.

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Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.

Key facts

Buyer
London Borough of Waltham Forest · Regional or local authority
Value
£723,200
Procedure
Open procedure
Sector
Health & social care · Health services (CPV 85100000)
Region
London
Timeline
  1. Contract date8 Jan 2025
  2. Published25 Sep 2025Published 260 days after the contract date

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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