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Provision of Crisis Support Vouchers

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2026 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council, based in Preston, was the buying organisation for the procurement titled "Provision of Crisis Support Vouchers." This contract falls under the crisis management services industry category with a CPV code of 79430000 and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has been completed with the award stage, as indicated by the status of the tender, having been finalised on 29th May 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award from a third-party framework, which suggests a more streamlined approach, ideal for time-sensitive services. The contract has been awarded to Paypoint Network Ltd and was valued at £100,000, covering the service period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing crisis management services, especially those with the capacity to participate in direct awards from established frameworks. The contract's multi-year duration provides stable business for suppliers, aligning with needs for predictable revenue streams over time. Large-scale service providers such as Paypoint Network Ltd, who can cater to extensive service delivery requirements in the North West region, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Although not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, this type of tender showcases potential for high-value contracts that large enterprises specializing in public support programmes could utilise to leverage their market growth and enhance service provision capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Crisis Support Vouchers

Notice Description

Provision of Crisis Support Vouchers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c4bfdb-ca27-484d-8266-417988216903
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award from 3rd party framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79430000 - Crisis management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAYPOINT NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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