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title: "Provision of Crisis Support Vouchers"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Crisis Support Vouchers

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c64d7fa-ffff-4e74-bac7-d293738428c9

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council, based in Preston, was the buying organisation for the procurement titled "Provision of Crisis Support Vouchers." This contract falls under the crisis management services industry category with a CPV code of 79430000 and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has been completed with the award stage, as indicated by the status of the tender, having been finalised on 29th May 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award from a third-party framework, which suggests a more streamlined approach, ideal for time-sensitive services. The contract has been awarded to Paypoint Network Ltd and was valued at £100,000, covering the service period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing crisis management services, especially those with the capacity to participate in direct awards from established frameworks. The contract's multi-year duration provides stable business for suppliers, aligning with needs for predictable revenue streams over time. Large-scale service providers such as Paypoint Network Ltd, who can cater to extensive service delivery requirements in the North West region, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Although not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, this type of tender showcases potential for high-value contracts that large enterprises specializing in public support programmes could utilise to leverage their market growth and enhance service provision capabilities.

## Notice

Provision of Crisis Support Vouchers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c4bfdb-ca27-484d-8266-417988216903 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award from 3rd party framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PAYPOINT NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79430000 - Crisis management services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c4bfdb-ca27-484d-8266-417988216903

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c4bfdb-ca27-484d-8266-417988216903
  9th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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