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CPH130 Social Connection Service

Derbyshire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Derbyshire County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Matlock, UKF13, DE4 3AG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1200000.0 GBP
Gross: 1440000 GBP
Published
09 Feb 2026, 09:17
Deadline
19 Mar 2026, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3fda6faf-bd02-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011229-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 North East Social Connection Service

Lot 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. Lot 1: North East - Bolsover, Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. Total maximum budget for Lot 1 over 3 years is up to £490.569.28 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 490,569.28

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 588,683.14

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-11-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-10-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (20%)

Lot Title: Lot 2 North West Social Connection Service

Lot 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. Lot 1: North West - High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. Total maximum budget for Lot 1 over 3 years is up to £259,592.89 (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.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 259,592.89

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 311,511.47

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-11-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-10-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (20%)

Lot Title: Lot 3 South Social Connection Service

Lot 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. Lot 3: South - Erewash, Amber Valley and South Derbyshire. Total maximum budget for Lot 1 over 3 years is up to £449,837.83 (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.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 449,837.83

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 539,805.39

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-11-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 3 Contract End: 2028-10-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (20%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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