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COM26071 Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Oil and LPG Support 26-27

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2026 at 14:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "COM26071 Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Oil and LPG Support 26-27" was spearheaded by Worcestershire County Council, a sub-central government authority based in Worcester, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the services industry category, focuses on providing effective crisis support to low-income households relying on heating oil or LPG. The procurement was carried out using a direct method without competition, labelled as below threshold. This initiative formed part of the government's wider strategy to bolster financial resilience within communities. The contract commenced on 1 June 2026 and will remain active until 31 March 2027. The total gross contract value is £48,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community, social, and personal services, particularly those experienced in energy support and outreach. Companies capable of delivering tailored services to support vulnerable households facing heating challenges would find this contract particularly advantageous. ACT ON ENERGY, a large VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisation, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the importance of both scale and community impact in successful bids. The contract emphasises the provision of targeted support for acute needs associated with rising fuel costs, marking a valuable opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their footprint in sustainable energy solutions and community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COM26071 Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Oil and LPG Support 26-27

Notice Description

The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) has been made available to local authorities in England to support low-income households who encounter a financial shock and to support activity that builds individual and community financial resilience. Worcestershire County Council is the lead and accountable body for the funding allocated to the county which must be spent in line with the guidance. The Government has provided additional funding through the Crisis and Resilience Fund to support low income households who rely on heating oil or LPG and are struggling with rising costs. This support is designed to help people in acute need, particularly where there is a risk of losing access to heating or hot water. This contract will primarily focus on Outcome 1 of CRF in accordance with the guidance: provision of effective crisis support, specifically for households who rely on heating oil or LPG.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073278-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACT ON ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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