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Connect Somerset - Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Alliance Lead

Somerset County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 10:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Mar 2026 at 17:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 12:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has awarded the contract for "Connect Somerset - Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Alliance Lead" under an open procurement method, adhering to the legal basis of legislation 2023/54. The contract, focused on health and social work services, aims to strengthen community resilience and provide crisis intervention across Somerset. The procurement process included multiple stages, with the final award taking place on 20th March 2026 and the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The strategic initiative involves multi-agency coordination to ensure equitable support for vulnerable residents, and the awarded supplier is Citizens Advice Somerset.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations within the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector to partner with Somerset Council in delivering a collaborative framework. Businesses operating within this sector, particularly those focused on social value and crisis management, will find promising growth prospects through collaboration and direct community engagement. Organisations capable of providing high-quality services while maintaining a competitive price management fee are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the emphasis on crisis support, entities with a strong commitment to community wellbeing and financial resilience will particularly benefit from engaging in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect Somerset - Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Alliance Lead

Notice Description

A strategic partner to act as Alliance Lead, coordinating a multi-agency approach to deliver the DWP Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) across Somerset. The Alliance Lead will work with other VCFSE partners to deliver on a collaborative framework between Somerset Council and VCFSE partners to deliver targeted support. The aim is to strengthen community resilience, provide crisis intervention, and ensure equitable access to support vulnerable residents with their wellbeing and financial resilience

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036933-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,988,750 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,988,750 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE SOMERSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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