Reducing Loneliness and Isolation through Shared Activities for Older Adults

Stockton on Tees Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located at Dunedin House in Thornaby, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process. The tender, titled "Reducing Loneliness and Isolation through Shared Activities for Older Adults," seeks experienced providers to deliver community-based services in Stockton on Tees, focusing on reducing loneliness among individuals aged 50 and above. This tender falls under the "Health and social work services" category and uses a light-touch procurement regime.

The council is presently inviting expressions of interest, with a submission deadline set for 14th November 2025. The entire service contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026, with the potential to extend until 31st March 2029. This procurement opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in health and social work services to establish or expand their operations in the Stockton-on-Tees area.

Companies with innovative approaches and a track record in creating impactful community programmes or those driven by voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) models would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project offers the potential for long-term collaboration with a reputable local council and an opportunity to improve the wellbeing of the community's older adults through shared activities that foster social connections and independence.