Essex County Council · Awarded contract
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Award of Community Befriending and Peer-Led Activities Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism in Essex

Awarded 31 Aug 2022

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Awarded31 Aug 2022
Value£193,036.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 2mo ago2y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2022Expired 30 Aug 2024

Essex County Council awarded a contract to Hamelin Trust for a two-year community-based test and learn project providing befriending, mentoring, and peer-led activities for adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism (LD&A) in the Braintree and Chelmsford districts of Essex.

The service aimed to enable participants to engage in local community activities aligned with individual goals, supported by community volunteers, with peer-led groups intended to be fully led by LD&A adults.

The views of adults, families, and carers were central to co-production, design, and delivery.

The contract value was £193,036 over 24 months, with bids exceeding £210,000 excluded.

Evaluation weighted 30% price and 70% quality, including 10% for social value.

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