This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 16:06

PlanningUpdate

20 Mar 2026 at 14:19

Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 15:41

Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 17:26

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council has released an active tender for the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Lead Alliance Partnership Model, focusing on delivering Financial Resilience Services. The council seeks a single Lead Alliance Partner (LAP) to act as the prime contractor, maintaining full accountability for the delivery and compliance of the services, while ensuring local needs are met. This tender is categorised under coaching and adult education services, targeted within the UKD61 region of the United Kingdom. Issued via an open procurement method, the tender period ends on 15th July 2026, and the contract period spans from 9th November 2026 to 31st March 2029. The gross contract value is estimated at £2.9 million, with bids to be submitted electronically in English.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in financial resilience and community services. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, providing an excellent platform for organizations that possess a robust understanding of financial coaching and local community dynamics. Businesses with a strong focus on collaboration and a track record in managing high-stakes, community-focused projects will particularly find this tender beneficial. The successful implementation could enhance the chosen organisation's portfolio, establish long-term partnerships, and expand their footprint in the public sector services domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Lead Alliance Partnership Model - Financial Resilience Services

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council intend to appoint a single Lead Alliance Partner (LAP) to hold the contract for the Financial Resilience Strand of the delivery of Crisis and Resilience services to act as the prime contractor. The LAP will retain full contractual responsibility and accountability for the end-to-end delivery, performance, and compliance of the service, including all elements delivered by subcontractors or alliance partners. The LAP must ensure that they and all alliance partners demonstrate a strong understanding of local needs and maintain effective links with local communities, services, and referral pathways, to ensure support is responsive, culturally appropriate, and accessible to diverse populations. While elements of delivery may be subcontracted, overall accountability for outcomes, quality standards, and compliance remains solely with the LAP and cannot be delegated.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053543-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
11 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-10-02

Notice Status

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

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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