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title: "Crisis Resilience Fund integrated software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae44"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Crisis Resilience Fund integrated software

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae44

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Crisis Resilience Fund integrated software" was conducted by Staffordshire County Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category, located at 1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street, Stafford, UK. This contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, below the competition threshold, indicating a straightforward acquisition without broader competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 31 March 2026, and the service period spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a possible extension to 2029 if the service satisfies performance criteria. This awarded contract was for providing general public services, with a focus on secure digital solutions that support crisis payments and fund monitoring for low-income households across the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions and software development, particularly those focusing on secure transaction platforms and financial resilience services. With the successful bid by Time to Spare Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, this procurement showcases the viability for SMEs to engage in public sector contracts. Companies offering innovative digital solutions that enhance financial security and reporting capabilities, while addressing critical social challenges, would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. This contract highlights a valuable opportunity for businesses aiming to provide services that align with governmental priorities for crisis management and financial support infrastructure.

## Notice

Crisis Resilience Fund (CRF) As of 1 April 2026, the UK Government's new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) will replace the Household Support Fund (HSF) to continue providing a safety net for low-income households facing financial shocks while also investing in longer-term financial resilience and community support. To approve the procurement of digital solutions via a direct award which can make eligible crisis payments via compliant and secure portals whilst maintaining effective and robust monitoring and evaluation of the fund for reporting purposes. The challenging timescales limit the possibility of undertaking a full procurement process and any delay in delivery risks financial hardship to residents and reputational damage. Specifically, this exception paper requests procurement of Plinth and Huggg software to meet the requirements of CRF.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053129-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIME TO SPARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75110000 - General public services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 08:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053129-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053129-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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