--- title: "Crisis and Resilience Fund - Financial Resilience and Community Coordination Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06670c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06670c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06670c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06670c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-13" --- # Crisis and Resilience Fund - Financial Resilience and Community Coordination Service Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06670c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06670c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06670c.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council has announced an open tender for the "Crisis and Resilience Fund - Financial Resilience and Community Coordination Service," with the aim of supporting households in financial distress and enhancing long-term financial resilience in Leicestershire. This initiative is part of a larger fund that includes crisis payments and housing assistance. The procurement focuses on creating a coordinated support system and is divided into eight lots, corresponding to different districts within Leicestershire, such as Blaby, Charnwood, and Melton. This active tender is in the stage of accepting bids and has allotted a budget of £3,411,573 for the contract period running from 2 November 2026 to 31 March 2029. The deadline for submissions is on 10 August 2026, and the procurement is being conducted under an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions. The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in community, social, or personal services, to expand their operations within the UKF22 region. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and have the capacity to collaborate across various community organisations will find this bid particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed to be accessible to a diverse range of service providers. The wide scope of this service, covering different boroughs, offers ample room for businesses to leverage their expertise in financial resilience and community coordination, potentially leading to future growth and partnerships. ## Notice The Council has received funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to support households experiencing financial crisis and to invest in longer-term preventative activities that strengthen financial resilience and reduce future reliance on crisis support. In Leicestershire, the wider Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) includes Crisis Payments administered by Leicestershire County Council and Housing Payments administered by the District and Borough Councils. This procurement relates specifically to the Financial Resilience Service and Community Coordination function that support residents to move beyond immediate crisis and improve long-term financial stability. The service is focused on improving financial resilience, increasing access to advice and support, reducing debt and repeat crisis demand, and enhancing collaboration across organisations to provide a more joined-up and person-centred system of support. This service will be divided into 8 lots. Lots 1 - 7 is split into the different locality (boroughs and districts) of Leicestershire: - Lot 1: Blaby - Blaby District has a population of 103,271 residents and is located in the south-west of Leicestershire. The area combines suburban communities close to Leicester, including Braunstone Town and Glen Parva, with larger villages and rural settlements. The service will need to respond to both urban and rural needs, ensuring that residents can access support through a range of local community settings and delivery channels - Lot 2: Charnwood - Charnwood is the largest lot by population, with 182,906 residents. The borough includes the large urban centre of Loughborough alongside a wide range of towns, villages and rural communities. Charnwood contains some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in Leicestershire, alongside areas of relative affluence, creating varied levels of financial need and demand across the area. The service will need to provide accessible support across both urban and rural settings. - Lot 3: Harborough - Harborough District has a population of 98,254 residents and is predominantly rural in nature. The district includes the market town of Market Harborough together with a large number of villages and dispersed rural communities. - Lot 4: Hinckley and Bosworth - Hinckley & Bosworth has a population of 113,653 residents and contains a mixture of urban and rural communities. The borough includes the town of Hinckley, together with a number of market towns, villages and rural areas. - Lot 5: Melton - Melton Borough has a population of 51,756 residents, making it the smallest geographical lot by population. Centred on the market town of Melton Mowbray, the borough is predominantly rural, with many smaller villages and dispersed communities. - Lot 6: North West Leicestershire - North West Leicestershire has a population of 105,004 residents and includes the urban centres of Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch alongside rural villages and communities. The district contains some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in the county. - Lot 7: Oadby and Wigston - Oadby & Wigston Borough has a population of 57,788 residents and is the most urbanised district within Leicestershire. Located adjacent to Leicester City, it comprises the towns of Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston and has a diverse population Lot 8 is Community Coordination. This lot requires the delivery of a countywide Community Coordination function across Leicestershire, supporting a population of approximately 712,000 residents. The service will work strategically across all seven district and borough areas to strengthen collaboration between Financial Resilience Service providers, local authorities, VCSE organisations and wider stakeholders, improving referral pathways, supporting partnership development, increasing the visibility of support services, identifying gaps and opportunities within the system, and promoting a coordinated, accessible and effective countywide financial resilience support network. This contract is for 2 years and 5 months and shall take effect from 02 November 2026 - 31 March 2029. The total allocated budget for this contract is PS3,411,573. Full breakdown of each lot's value is given within the Doc 01 - Invitation to Tender (ITT). ### Lot Information Blaby Blaby District has a population of 103,271 residents and is located in the south-west of Leicestershire. The area combines suburban communities close to Leicester, including Braunstone Town and Glen Parva, with larger villages and rural settlements. The service will need to respond to both urban and rural needs, ensuring that residents can access support through a range of local community settings and delivery channels. Charnwood Charnwood is the largest lot by population, with 182,906 residents. The borough includes the large urban centre of Loughborough alongside a wide range of towns, villages and rural communities. Charnwood contains some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in Leicestershire, alongside areas of relative affluence, creating varied levels of financial need and demand across the area. The service will need to provide accessible support across both urban and rural settings. Harborough Harborough District has a population of 98,254 residents and is predominantly rural in nature. The district includes the market town of Market Harborough together with a large number of villages and dispersed rural communities. Hinckley and Bosworth Hinckley & Bosworth has a population of 113,653 residents and contains a mixture of urban and rural communities. The borough includes the town of Hinckley, together with a number of market towns, villages and rural areas. Melton Melton Borough has a population of 51,756 residents, making it the smallest geographical lot by population. Centred on the market town of Melton Mowbray, the borough is predominantly rural, with many smaller villages and dispersed communities. North West Leicestershire North West Leicestershire has a population of 105,004 residents and includes the urban centres of Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch alongside rural villages and communities. The district contains some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in the county. Oadby and Wigston Oadby & Wigston Borough has a population of 57,788 residents and is the most urbanised district within Leicestershire. Located adjacent to Leicester City, it comprises the towns of Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston and has a diverse population. Community Coordination The delivery of a countywide Community Coordination function across Leicestershire, supporting a population of approximately 712,000 residents. The service will work strategically across all seven district and borough areas to strengthen collaboration between Financial Resilience Service providers, local authorities, VCSE organisations and wider stakeholders, improving referral pathways, supporting partnership development, increasing the visibility of support services, identifying gaps and opportunities within the system, and promoting a coordinated, accessible and effective countywide financial resilience support network. ### Planning Information The closing date for the preliminary market engagement will end on 27 March 2026. The Council welcomes providers to download the questionnaire from the EastMidsTenders Portal. This can be found on the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a75795a0-2e1d-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 All completed questionnaires must be submitted via EastMidsTenders Portal on: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065491-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2029-04-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,411,573 | | Lots value | £3,411,573 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2026 at 09:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065491-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 12:48 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022288-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 12:46 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022286-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 11:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021681-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065491-2026 13th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022288-2026 12th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022286-2026 12th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021681-2026 11th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.leics.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a75795a0-2e1d-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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