Crisis Resilience Fund integrated software

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Crisis Resilience Fund (CRF) As of 1 April 2026, the UK Government's new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) will replace the Household Support Fund (HSF) to continue providing a safety net for low-income households facing financial shocks while also investing in longer-term financial resilience and community support. To approve the procurement of digital solutions via a direct award which can make eligible crisis payments via compliant and secure portals whilst maintaining effective and robust monitoring and evaluation of the fund for reporting purposes. The challenging timescales limit the possibility of undertaking a full procurement process and any delay in delivery risks financial hardship to residents and reputational damage. Specifically, this exception paper requests procurement of Plinth and Huggg software to meet the requirements of CRF.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae44
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053129-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
CPV Codes: 75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY 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: STAFFORD
Postcode: ST16 2DH
Post Town: Stoke-on-Trent
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Stafford
Electoral Ward: Forebridge
Westminster Constituency: Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: TIME TO SPARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053129-2026
5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

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