CPH130 Social Connection Service

Published facts

What the notice says

Buyer

Derbyshire County Council

Published status

complete

Latest release reference

061315-2026

CPV codes

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes: 85000000

Published tags

award, contract

Latest record Bidwake loaded from this source

27 Aug 2026

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

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Observed notice trail

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1. Planning notice observed

   18 Sept 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   057543-2025

   Published tags

   planning

2. Planning record updated

   18 Sept 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   057547-2025

   Published tags

   planningUpdate

3. Planning record updated

   3 Oct 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   062102-2025

   Published tags

   planningUpdate

4. Planning notice observed

   3 Nov 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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Awards and suppliers

Published award and contract facts

• Lot 1. Lot 1 North East Social Connection Service

  Buyer: Derbyshire County CouncilSupplier: Rethink Mental Illness

  End date in notice

  31 Oct 2028Date from the linked contract

  Value shown in notice

  £490,347Value from the linked contract

  Official source

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  About this figure

  • This figure comes from the linked contract record. Overall totals continue to use the separately published award value.

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  Source

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  Award or lot reference

  1

• Lot 2. Lot 2 North West Social Connection Service

  Buyer: Derbyshire County CouncilSupplier: Citizens Advice Mid Mercia

  End date in notice

  31 Oct 2028Date from the linked contract

  Value shown in notice

  £254,431Value from the linked contract

  Official source

Related evidence

Published terms and linked processes

• Renewal information is statedLot 1Repeated in 9 notices; the most recent statement is shown.Published 9 Jan 2026.Open supporting notice 001754-2026
• Renewal information is statedLot 1

  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.

  Repeated in 4 notices; the most recent statement is shown.Published 6 Mar 2026.Open supporting notice 020186-2026
• Renewal information is statedLot 2

  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.

  Repeated in 4 notices; the most recent statement is shown.Published 6 Mar 2026.Open supporting notice 020186-2026
• Renewal information is statedLot 3

  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.

  Repeated in 4 notices; the most recent statement is shown.Published 6 Mar 2026.Open supporting notice 020186-2026
• Recurrence is statedWhole tenderRepeated in 4 notices; the most recent statement is shown.Published 6 Mar 2026.Open supporting notice 020186-2026

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