Award

Crisis Response Fund (CRF) Digital Delivery Platform

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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01 Jun 2026 at 15:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Jun 2026 at 15:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has awarded a contract for the provision of a "Crisis Response Fund (CRF) Digital Delivery Platform," focused on developing a digital system to enable comprehensive administration across different phases such as application intake, eligibility assessment, and payment processing. The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold status, was concluded without competition and is specifically aligned with the software programming and consultancy services industry. The project is located in the UKI44 region, and its awarding took place on 20th May 2026. The associated contract period spans from 1st June 2026 to 30th April 2027, with the possibility of renewal for an additional period, reflecting a special regime concession approach.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for enterprises specialising in digital solutions, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive software platforms conducive to managing public administration processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as technology firms with expertise in software development and consultancy services, are aptly positioned to compete in similar tenders. By engaging in projects of this nature, businesses can expand their portfolios within the public sector, leveraging their capabilities in innovative digital toolsets to support government efficiency and service delivery improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crisis Response Fund (CRF) Digital Delivery Platform

Notice Description

Provision of an end-to-end digital platform to support the administration of the Crisis Response Fund (CRF), including application intake, eligibility assessment, workflow management, payment processing and management reporting across multiple funding streams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051564-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTNING SOCIAL VENTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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