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title: "Poverty Truth Commission"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d397"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-24"
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# Poverty Truth Commission

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d397

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## Summary

Warrington Borough Council, a sub-central government authority, recently completed the procurement process for the Poverty Truth Commission initiative, categorised under community action programmes. This service contract aimed at addressing poverty through inclusive decision-making involves stakeholders such as local authorities and community members. The procurement was conducted under a direct method, without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract, valued at £135,000 net (£162,000 gross), was awarded on 4th March 2025 and commenced on 1st April 2025, running until 31st March 2028. The regional focus for this initiative is the UKD61 area, within Warrington, UK.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in community development and social services, particularly those capable of facilitating partnerships and amplifying marginalised voices. Companies with experience in large-scale voluntary and community sector engagements, like Warrington Voluntary Action, the successful bidder, are well-positioned to thrive in such projects. By participating in similar schemes, businesses can showcase their expertise, expand their network of governmental and community contacts, and contribute significantly to social initiatives, fostering an environment for sustainable business growth.

## Notice

Delivery of Poverty Truth Commission, which is a partnership initiative between the local authority, community members and key stakeholders to address poverty by ensuring the voices of those with lived experience and poverty are central to decision-making.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068287-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £135,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARRINGTON VOLUNTARY ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068287-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068287-2025
  24th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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