---
title: "Umbrella Crisis Payment Provider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c4a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069c4a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-19"
---

# Umbrella Crisis Payment Provider

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c4a

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## Summary

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process for an "Umbrella Crisis Payment Provider" service. The contract, with an anticipated value of up to £5.5 million, aims to facilitate the swift delivery of crisis payments within the United Kingdom, specifically in the Oldham region. This service falls under the industry category of 'Benefit services' (CPV: 75310000) and is expected to commence on 1 August 2026 and continue until 31 December 2029. Interested parties should be aware of the upcoming communication notice expected by 30 June 2026, as this will provide further details about the tender process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those with expertise in managing and distributing payments, such as energy and supermarket vouchers, or in-kind support. Organisations that can demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and a strong regional presence in the United Kingdom, as well as experience with public sector contracts, will be well-suited to compete. The contract provides a platform for businesses to expand their service offerings and access new client bases within local government frameworks. This initiative aligns with supporting local welfare provision, potentially positioning successful bidders as key providers in the public domain.

## Notice

As part of the scheme guidance for the Crisis and Resilience Fund, there is a requirement to assess and administer crisis payments. Recommendation is to use an umbrella payment approach to enable the Local Welfare Provision and Crisis Payments Team to quickly support residents experiencing financial crisis. It ensures access to a range of payment options including energy vouchers, supermarket vouchers, goods in kind and other types of payments so that residents can be supported when experiencing different types of crises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045932-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 16:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045932-2026
- 19 May 2026 at 16:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045919-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045932-2026
  19th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045919-2026
  19th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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