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CPH130 Social Connection Service

Derbyshire County Council

This public procurement record has 15 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 14:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Jun 2026 at 16:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Mar 2026 at 08:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

09 Feb 2026 at 09:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Feb 2026 at 11:08

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 10:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

09 Jan 2026 at 11:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

09 Jan 2026 at 10:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 09:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

18 Dec 2025 at 08:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 10:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 15:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 12:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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18 Sep 2025 at 08:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Sep 2025 at 08:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has concluded a comprehensive public procurement process under the "CPH130 Social Connection Service" to foster social connectedness across Derbyshire, excluding Derby City. Facilitated under the Light Touch Regime of the Procurement Act 2023, this initiative was structured as a competitive procedure with a substantial budget of up to £1.2 million. The procurement was divided into three geographic lots: North East, North West, and South Derbyshire, addressing key areas such as Bolsover, Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, High Peak, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, Amber Valley, and South Derbyshire. Procurement stages, including planning and tendering, spanned from preliminary market engagements commencing in September 2025, through tender and award phases, culminating in active contracts set to begin on 1 November 2026 and potentially extend to October 2029, subject to a 12-month renewal option.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in health and social work services. The service aims to reduce loneliness and improve community wellbeing by engaging local community assets and resilience-building endeavors. Suitable candidates include large enterprises, small to medium enterprises (SMEs), and volunteer community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on collaborative service delivery and impactful social outcomes. The projects were awarded to organisations such as RETHINK TRADING LTD and Citizens Advice Mid Mercia, indicating a diverse and inclusive approach to community services. Businesses across the health and social sectors can benefit from insights into collaborative approaches and specifying outcomes for service delivery, thereby aligning with Derbyshire's objectives to enhance community cohesion.

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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 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 3 South 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.

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/061315-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,194,449 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,194,449 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
2 Jun 20262 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Derbyshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Citizens Advice Mid Mercia

RETHINK TRADING LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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