Tender

CPH130 Social Connection Service

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 10:56

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09 Jan 2026 at 11:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is currently in the active tender stage for the procurement of the "CPH130 Social Connection Service," which aims to deliver social connection initiatives to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing across Derbyshire, except Derby City. The service is classified under Health and Social Work Services and follows an open procurement method under the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process includes three geographical lots across the county: North East (Bolsover, Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire), North West (High Peak and Derbyshire Dales), and South (Erewash, Amber Valley and South Derbyshire). The Social Connectedness Service is scheduled to commence on 01 November 2026, for a period of two years until 31 October 2028, with an optional extension for an additional 12 months. Tender submissions are due by 19 March 2026, with information sessions having occurred during the planning and engagement stages in late 2025 and early 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for organisations involved in health and social services to enhance community wellbeing in Derbyshire. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement supports collaborative approaches focused on leveraging community assets. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish strategic partnerships within the public sector. The competitive flexible procedure and assessment criteria, which focus 80% on quality and 20% on price, offer SMEs and community-focused enterprises an equitable platform to contribute meaningfully to social outcomes in the region. With a total contract budget of £1.44 million over three years, this initiative represents a significant investment in local social infrastructure, providing a robust framework for business growth within public service delivery.

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Notice Title

CPH130 Social Connection Service

Notice Description

The Council is seeking providers to deliver a social connection service for Derbyshire residents (excluding Derby City Residents). This service is being procured under the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023. The service will deliver effective, prevention focused social connection initiatives to reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing, make best use of community assets, and strengthen the resilience of local communities. The contract is divided into three geographical lots across the County. Lot 1: North East - Bolsover, Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Lot 2: North West - High Peak and Derbyshire Dales Lot 3: South - Erewash, Amber Valley and South Derbyshire The Social Connectedness Service will commence on 01 November 2026 for a period of 2 years to 31 October 2028, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The total contract term will be up to 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1 North East Social Connection Service

The Council is seeking providers to deliver a social connection service for Derbyshire residents (excluding Derby City Residents). This service is being procured under the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023. The service will deliver effective, prevention focused social connection initiatives to reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing, make best use of community assets, and strengthen the resilience of local communities. Lot 1: North East - Bolsover, Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. Total maximum budget for Lot 1 over 3 years is up to PS490.569.28 The Social Connectedness Service will commence on 01 November 2026 for a period of 2 years to 31 October 2028, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The total contract term will be up to 3 years. A mobilisation period will run from 12 June 2026 to 31 October 2026. All mobilisation activity must be delivered within the existing allocated total financial envelope. Payments under the contract will be quarterly in advance. The Service will not include provision for residents of Derby City or services delivered within Derby City.

Renewal: Initial contract term is for up to two year from 01 November 2026 and will run until 31 October 2028, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The total contract term will be up to a maximum of 3 years.

Lot 2 North West Social Connection Service

The Council is seeking providers to deliver a social connection service for Derbyshire residents (excluding Derby City Residents). This service is being procured under the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023. The service will deliver effective, prevention focused social connection initiatives to reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing, make best use of community assets, and strengthen the resilience of local communities. Lot 1: North West - High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. Total maximum budget for Lot 1 over 3 years is up to PS259,592.89 (exclusive of VAT) The Social Connectedness Service will commence on 01 November 2026 for a period of 2 years to 31 October 2028, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The total contract term will be up to 3 years. A mobilisation period will run from 12 June 2026 to 31 October 2026. All mobilisation activity must be delivered within the existing allocated total financial envelope. Payments under the contract will be quarterly in advance. The Service will not include provision for residents of Derby City or services delivered within Derby City.

Renewal: Initial contract term is for up to two year from 01 November 2026 and will run until 31 October 2028, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The total contract term will be up to a maximum of 3 years.

Lot 3 South Social Connection Service

The Council is seeking providers to deliver a social connection service for Derbyshire residents (excluding Derby City Residents). This service is being procured under the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023. The service will deliver effective, prevention focused social connection initiatives to reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing, make best use of community assets, and strengthen the resilience of local communities. Lot 3: South - Erewash, Amber Valley and South Derbyshire. Total maximum budget for Lot 1 over 3 years is up to PS449,837.83 (exclusive of VAT) The Social Connectedness Service will commence on 01 November 2026 for a period of 2 years to 31 October 2028, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The total contract term will be up to 3 years. A mobilisation period will run from 12 June 2026 to 31 October 2026. All mobilisation activity must be delivered within the existing allocated total financial envelope. Payments under the contract will be quarterly in advance. The Service will not include provision for residents of Derby City or services delivered within Derby City.

Renewal: Initial contract term is for up to two year from 01 November 2026 and will run until 31 October 2028, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The total contract term will be up to a maximum of 3 years.

Planning Information

Soft Market Engagement Socially Connectedness Service (Derbyshire) Feedback Required on Draft Specification ⚠ Please note: • This is not an invitation to tender • There is no requirement to express an interest. • The draft specification is available on the following link under Public Attachments https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aad032ef-35ed-f011-813c-005056b64545 • This activity is for feedback only What we are asking: • Providers are invited to review the draft specification and the previous supporting information • Provide feedback by answering the questions in the Microsoft Form • So we can consider feedback before the specification is finalised and put out for formal tender. Supporting Information: • https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c90f5920-2eb3-f011-813a-005056b64545 • https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=87951c06-5dcc-f011-813a-005056b64545 Provide your feedback: https://forms.office.com/e/fBK0rsiC78 Deadline: 5:00pm Friday 16 January 2026 Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We would also like to remind you about the Procurement Information Webinar Event which will be held via MS Teams on 14 January at 10am. Please see the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aad032ef-35ed-f011-813c-005056b64545 for the documents under public attachments for further details and a link to the MS Teams meeting which you can use to join on the appropriate day/time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011229-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,199,998 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-02-05

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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