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Market Engagement Event - CPH130 Social Connectedness Service

Delivery of prevention-focused social connection initiatives across three geographical lots in Derbyshire. The service includes a mobilisation period from June to October 2026, followed by a two-year operational term. Providers must manage community assets and deliver services to improve wellbeing, excluding residents of Derby City. The contract is subject to potential novation or modification due to Local Government Reorganisation.

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Awarded value
£490k
As published
Published
18 September 2025
Awarded
2 June 2026
Rethink Trading Limited and Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
Contract length
24 months
Ends 31 October 2028

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of community-based social connection and wellbeing services designed to reduce loneliness and strengthen local community resilience for residents.

  • Social connection service for Derbyshire residents in Bolsover, Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire, excluding Derby City residents
  • Social connection service for Derbyshire residents in High Peak and Derbyshire Dales, excluding Derby City residents
  • Social connection service for Derbyshire residents in Erewash, Amber Valley and South Derbyshire, excluding Derby City residents
LotEstimated valueSMEs
Lot 1Not statedNot stated
Lot 2Not statedNot stated
Lot 3Not statedNot stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Procedure
Selective procedure
Initial term
24 months
Extensions
12 months
Longest it can run
36 months
Contract dates
1 November 2026 to 31 October 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
3
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
85000000

Services in this contract

Lifecycle

  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto Rethink Trading Limited and Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Derbyshire County Council

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The suppliers

Rethink Trading Limited

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Citizens Advice Mid Mercia

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/327283/market-engagement-event-cph130-social-connectedness-service
Buyer reference
CPH130
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cbb
Last checked
5 November 2026

Derbyshire County Council. Market Engagement Event - CPH130 Social Connectedness Service. Contract award, 18 September 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/327283/market-engagement-event-cph130-social-connectedness-service (accessed 5 November 2026).