Notice Information
Notice Title
CPH130 Social Connection Service
Notice Description
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. Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions
Lot Information
Lot 1 North East Social Connection Service
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 ServiceRenewal: 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 ServiceRenewal: 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.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-059cbb
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052033-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
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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
- £1,194,449 £1M-£10M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 19 Mar 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 16 Jan 2026Expired
- Award Date
- 1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- 2029-02-05
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- MATLOCK
- Postcode
- DE4 3AG
- Post Town
- Derby
- Country
- England
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- 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
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- Local Authority
- Derbyshire Dales
- Electoral Ward
- Matlock West
- Westminster Constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052033-2026
2nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020186-2026
6th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011229-2026
9th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010832-2026
6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010821-2026
6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001754-2026
9th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001732-2026
9th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001698-2026
9th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084096-2025
18th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083661-2025
17th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070539-2025
3rd November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062102-2025
3rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057547-2025
18th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057543-2025
18th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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