Estimated Value
£254,431 – £490,347
Deadline
19 March 2026
Published
30 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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.
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).
Lots (1)
- Lot 1North 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
Key dates
- Commences
- 01 November 2026
- Duration
- 2 years
Regulations cited
- Procurement Act 2023
Additional details
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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Award Details
RETHINK TRADING LTD
£490,347
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
£254,431
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
11 contracts wonlatest 27 Jul 2026£121m
total awarded
- 2
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
8 contracts wonlatest 10 Sept 2026£453m
total awarded
- 3
Matchtech Group (UK) Ltd
6 contracts wonlatest 29 Apr 2026ends 30 Sept 2026£316,703
total awarded
- 4
Holcim UK Ltd
5 contracts wonlatest 30 Sept 2026ends 20 Nov 2027£51m
total awarded
- 5
Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd
4 contracts wonlatest 25 Sept 2026ends 1 Apr 2027£662,687
total awarded
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Derbyshire County CouncilKey Dates
Published
30 June 2026
Submission deadline
19 March 2026
Notice type
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