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Derbyshire County Council

CPH130 Social Connection Service

Business ServicesCPV 85000000
ValueValue not published
Awarded
Published30 Jun 2026
RegionNationwide
Outcome — awarded
RETHINK TRADING LTD

This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

Who to contact
Countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

The brief

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

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

To deliver a social connection service

To deliver a social connection service for Derbyshire residents (excluding Derby City Residents).

02

The service will deliver effective, prevention focused

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.

03

Prospective tenderers should note that this contract

Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

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Source & provenance
OCID
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Stage
award · Awarded
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
061315-2026
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