Planning

Warrington Borough Council Crisis and Resilience Fund Programme

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

20 Mar 2026 at 14:19

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 15:41

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 17:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council is engaging in a planned procurement process for the Crisis and Resilience Fund Programme, aimed at supporting community resilience in Warrington. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with potential partners expected to be approached starting in May or June 2026, following preliminary market engagement set to conclude by 30 March 2026. The programme targets services within education, guidance, and welfare, with a focus on Prevention, Early Help, Guided Support, and Intensive Casework for residents in crisis. The initial tender period ends on 5 June 2026, with awards anticipated by the end of June, and service delivery scheduled to span from July 2026 through March 2029. Interested parties may submit proposals through an open procedure, with all communications conducted in English.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector and other organisations with expertise in partnerships and community-focused delivery models. Ideal candidates would include SMEs and VCFSE organisations capable of innovative collaboration, particularly those with FCA authorisation or the ability to deliver regulated financial and debt advice. The procurement method encourages a multi-agency approach, promising to enrich businesses poised to contribute to comprehensive service offerings and to usher in long-term community resilience. Moreover, there may be optional extensions post-March 2029, contingent upon further funding, allowing sustainable growth for organisations engaging in robust service delivery partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Warrington Borough Council Crisis and Resilience Fund Programme

Notice Description

Warringon Borough Council are looking to appoint strategic partners to act as Alliance Lead, and to take other partnership roles, coordinating a multi-agency approach to deliver the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) across Warrington. We anticipate strong VCFSE involvement in the alliance model. The lead organisation may come from the VCFSE sector or other suitably qualified organisations able to demonstrate strong partnerships and a community focused delivery model. The Alliance Lead will work with the other partner organisations to deliver on a collaborative framework between Warrington Borough Council and other service delivery organisations within the community, to deliver targeted support. The aim is to strengthen community resilience and ensure equitable access to support vulnerable residents with their wellbeing and financial resilience. Access is underpinned by a referral pathway tool, alongside self-referral, signposting, and organisational referrals, to ensure smooth navigation and timely support. Focus will be: Prevention, Early Help and Trusted Conversations Guided Support for residents in crisis Intensive Casework It is not yet known whether the various aspects will be offered as separate tender opportunities or as separate Lots (TBC) within an overarching tender. The funding available is currently for a 3 year delivery programme from April 2026 to March 2029. We aim to go to tender in May / June 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If further funding is received in the same basis at the end of the programme, optional extension opportunities may be examined.

Planning Information

Completion of Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire on the Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities DN810136

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025823-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
11 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH 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
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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