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Crisis Resilience Fund integrated software

Staffordshire County Council

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05 Jun 2026 at 09:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Crisis Resilience Fund integrated software" was conducted by Staffordshire County Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category, located at 1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street, Stafford, UK. This contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, below the competition threshold, indicating a straightforward acquisition without broader competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 31 March 2026, and the service period spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a possible extension to 2029 if the service satisfies performance criteria. This awarded contract was for providing general public services, with a focus on secure digital solutions that support crisis payments and fund monitoring for low-income households across the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions and software development, particularly those focusing on secure transaction platforms and financial resilience services. With the successful bid by Time to Spare Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, this procurement showcases the viability for SMEs to engage in public sector contracts. Companies offering innovative digital solutions that enhance financial security and reporting capabilities, while addressing critical social challenges, would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. This contract highlights a valuable opportunity for businesses aiming to provide services that align with governmental priorities for crisis management and financial support infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crisis Resilience Fund integrated software

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

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
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All Stages
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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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Staffordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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