Procurement

CPH130 Social Connection Service

  • Derbyshire County Council

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-059cbb

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.

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

Notices

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier
2026/S 000-020186
Published
6 March 2026, 8:55am
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UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

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2026/S 000-001754
Published
9 January 2026, 11:22am
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UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

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2025/S 000-084096
Published
18 December 2025, 8:18am
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UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

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2025/S 000-070539
Published
3 November 2025, 3:36pm

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

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2025/S 000-062102
Published
3 October 2025, 12:16pm
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