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title: "ESCC Crisis Payment Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ef"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# ESCC Crisis Payment Scheme

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ef

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking to award a contract for the "ESCC Crisis Payment Scheme," aimed at managing financial shocks and resilience among local residents. This open tender, classified under services like administration, community service provision, and crisis management, follows the Department for Work and Pensions' Crisis and Resilience Fund guidance. The procurement process is in its Tender stage, with submissions expected by 25 June 2026. The scheme is focused on the UKJ22 region, covering services crucial to public and social welfare. Businesses have until 12 June 2026 to make enquiries, with a potential award conclusion by 27 July 2026. The contract period starts on 1 September 2026, extending potentially up to 2032, contingent on future funding.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in crisis management, social work services, and administrative support, especially those capable of establishing partnerships with statutory services and local voluntary organisations. SMEs and VCSEs are identified as suitable candidates, given the project's community orientation and the need for robust management information systems. The contract value is set at £1,800,000, offering both financial incentives and strategic growth prospects for entities that adhere to the required technical and data security standards. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to enhance their service delivery and expand their presence within community-focused sectors.

## Notice

From 1 April 2026 the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced the Crisis and Resilience Fund: Guidance for local authorities in England (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029) - GOV.UK, a multiyear, ring fenced grant enabling local authorities to support residents facing financial shocks and to build financial resilience. The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is the successor of the Household Support Fund and provides a national Crisis Payment offer (distinct from Housing Payments). National guidance requires a cash first, needs based approach, proportionate evidence, accessible routes, and robust management information. A light touch open tender is required for a provider/s to manage the crisis payment scheme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If funding is made available the contract can be extended for up to three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048911-2026 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 14:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048911-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048911-2026
  26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16680
  This document was the presentation at the market engagement event in March 2026. Please note that some changes have been made since this event and Bidders must review all the tender documentation carefully before submitting.

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/LoginProactisOpportunityRFX1001497
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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