CPH130 Social Connection Service

• Value: £491K

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 … 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. 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.

• Value: £260K

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) … 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. 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.

• Value: £450K

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) … 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. 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.