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title: "COM26002 Crisis Resilience Fund - Preliminary Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d04"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# COM26002 Crisis Resilience Fund - Preliminary Market Engagement

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d04

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "COM26002 Crisis Resilience Fund - Preliminary Market Engagement" under the main procurement category of services. The aim is to support low-income households facing financial shocks and build community financial resilience from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Local businesses are invited to express their interest by completing a questionnaire due by 6th February 2026, which will help the Council understand market capabilities. The Council's role as a public authority emphasizes a commitment to addressing community needs through this initiative.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and organisations that are part of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, to contribute to community service delivery. Companies in the fields of community services and social support, which can provide information, advice, and energy resilience solutions, are well-positioned to engage with this project. Participating in this engagement process will not only assist in shaping the services provided but can also enhance a business’s profile and experience in public sector collaborations, thus facilitating growth opportunities in the increasingly competitive sector of public services.

## Notice

Please note: This is NOT a call for competition. The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) will be made available to local authorities (LAs) in England to support low-income households who encounter a financial shock and to support activity that builds individual and community financial resilience. This funding covers the period of 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 inclusive. Guidance on CRF can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/crisis-and-resilience-fund-guidance-for-local-authorities-in-england-1-april-2026-to-31-march-2029/the-crisis-and-resilience-fund-guidance-for-local-authorities-in-england-1-april-2026-to-31-march-2029 This market engagement includes a focus on two specific area of support: information and advice, and energy resilience. Clear, trusted guidance is essential for helping individuals navigate financial challenges, understand their rights, and make informed decisions. At the same time, targeted energy support, ranging from physical interventions to targeted advice, plays a critical role in reducing vulnerability, improving household sustainability, and mitigating the impact of rising energy costs. We are seeking to understand the capacity, innovation, and expertise within the market to deliver services that will form part of local CRF delivery. By engaging with potential providers, we aim to shape a commissioning approach that is responsive, inclusive, and founded in real-world insight. This process will help ensure that funding reaches those who need it most, supporting long-term resilience for residents. You can access the questionnaire by clicking "Synopsis" or going to the Clarifications tab. Please return completed forms to strengtheningcommunities@worcestershire.gov.uk by 4pm on Friday 6th February.

### Planning Information

Suppliers can complete and return a questionnaire, which will inform the Council of the existing interest and capabilities on the market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006065-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 10:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006065-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006065-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/crisis-and-resilience-fund-guidance-for-local-authorities-in-england-1-april-2026-to-31-march-2029/the-crisis-and-resilience-fund-guidance-for-local-authorities-in-england-1-april-2026-to-31-march-2029
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk

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