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title: "Connect Somerset - Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Alliance Lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff37"
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published: "2026-04-23"
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# Connect Somerset - Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Alliance Lead

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff37

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## Summary

Somerset Council has awarded the contract for "Connect Somerset - Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Alliance Lead" under an open procurement method, adhering to the legal basis of legislation 2023/54. The contract, focused on health and social work services, aims to strengthen community resilience and provide crisis intervention across Somerset. The procurement process included multiple stages, with the final award taking place on 20th March 2026 and the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The strategic initiative involves multi-agency coordination to ensure equitable support for vulnerable residents, and the awarded supplier is Citizens Advice Somerset.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations within the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector to partner with Somerset Council in delivering a collaborative framework. Businesses operating within this sector, particularly those focused on social value and crisis management, will find promising growth prospects through collaboration and direct community engagement. Organisations capable of providing high-quality services while maintaining a competitive price management fee are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the emphasis on crisis support, entities with a strong commitment to community wellbeing and financial resilience will particularly benefit from engaging in this procurement process.

## Notice

A strategic partner to act as Alliance Lead, coordinating a multi-agency approach to deliver the DWP Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) across Somerset. The Alliance Lead will work with other VCFSE partners to deliver on a collaborative framework between Somerset Council and VCFSE partners to deliver targeted support. The aim is to strengthen community resilience, provide crisis intervention, and ensure equitable access to support vulnerable residents with their wellbeing and financial resilience

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036933-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | £1,988,750 |
| Contracts value | £1,988,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZENS ADVICE SOMERSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 09:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036933-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 17:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025980-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 12:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000251-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036933-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025980-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000251-2026
  5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  Connect Somerset - Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Alliance Lead Reference: EPRO1000375/ERFX1002700

## Notice URLs

- http://www.citizensadvicesomerset.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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