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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£1,200,000

CPH130 Social Connection Service

Awarded to Citizens Advice Mid Mercia, RETHINK TRADING LTD

Derbyshire County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 18 September 2025
Deadline
Closed 19 March 2026

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Overview

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a social connection service contract to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing for residents across the county, divided into three geographical lots. Citizens Advice Mid Mercia and RETHINK TRADING LTD won the contract valued at £1,194,449.68, which runs from November 2026 for two years with a one-year extension option, subject to potential modification due to local government reorganisation.

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Lots (3)

  • Lot 1 North East Social Connection Service

    £490,347Won by RETHINK TRADING LTD
  • Lot 2 North West Social Connection Service

    £254,431Won by Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
  • Lot 3 South Social Connection Service

    £449,672Won by RETHINK TRADING LTD

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,200,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
18 September 2025
Questions by
6 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,194,450
Award date
1 June 2026
Contract period
1 November 2026 → 31 October 2028
Winners
  • Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
  • RETHINK TRADING LTD

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    30 June 2026

  2. Contract

    2 June 2026

  3. Tender Update

    6 March 2026

  4. Tender Update

    9 February 2026

  5. Tender Update

    6 February 2026

  6. Contract Notice

    6 February 2026

  7. Planning Update

    9 January 2026

  8. Planning Update

    9 January 2026

  9. Prior Information Notice

    9 January 2026

  10. Planning Update

    18 December 2025

  11. Prior Information Notice

    17 December 2025

  12. Prior Information Notice

    3 November 2025

  13. Planning Update

    3 October 2025

  14. Planning Update

    18 September 2025

  15. Prior Information Notice

    18 September 2025

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