Planning

Umbrella Crisis Payment Provider

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

19 May 2026 at 16:53

Planning

19 May 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process for an "Umbrella Crisis Payment Provider" service. The contract, with an anticipated value of up to £5.5 million, aims to facilitate the swift delivery of crisis payments within the United Kingdom, specifically in the Oldham region. This service falls under the industry category of 'Benefit services' (CPV: 75310000) and is expected to commence on 1 August 2026 and continue until 31 December 2029. Interested parties should be aware of the upcoming communication notice expected by 30 June 2026, as this will provide further details about the tender process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those with expertise in managing and distributing payments, such as energy and supermarket vouchers, or in-kind support. Organisations that can demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and a strong regional presence in the United Kingdom, as well as experience with public sector contracts, will be well-suited to compete. The contract provides a platform for businesses to expand their service offerings and access new client bases within local government frameworks. This initiative aligns with supporting local welfare provision, potentially positioning successful bidders as key providers in the public domain.

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Notice Title

Umbrella Crisis Payment Provider

Notice Description

As part of the scheme guidance for the Crisis and Resilience Fund, there is a requirement to assess and administer crisis payments. Recommendation is to use an umbrella payment approach to enable the Local Welfare Provision and Crisis Payments Team to quickly support residents experiencing financial crisis. It ensures access to a range of payment options including energy vouchers, supermarket vouchers, goods in kind and other types of payments so that residents can be supported when experiencing different types of crises.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045932-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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