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title: "COM26071 Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Oil and LPG Support 26-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da2d"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# COM26071 Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Oil and LPG Support 26-27

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da2d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "COM26071 Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Oil and LPG Support 26-27" was spearheaded by Worcestershire County Council, a sub-central government authority based in Worcester, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the services industry category, focuses on providing effective crisis support to low-income households relying on heating oil or LPG. The procurement was carried out using a direct method without competition, labelled as below threshold. This initiative formed part of the government's wider strategy to bolster financial resilience within communities. The contract commenced on 1 June 2026 and will remain active until 31 March 2027. The total gross contract value is £48,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community, social, and personal services, particularly those experienced in energy support and outreach. Companies capable of delivering tailored services to support vulnerable households facing heating challenges would find this contract particularly advantageous. ACT ON ENERGY, a large VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisation, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the importance of both scale and community impact in successful bids. The contract emphasises the provision of targeted support for acute needs associated with rising fuel costs, marking a valuable opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their footprint in sustainable energy solutions and community welfare.

## Notice

The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) has been made available to local authorities in England to support low-income households who encounter a financial shock and to support activity that builds individual and community financial resilience. Worcestershire County Council is the lead and accountable body for the funding allocated to the county which must be spent in line with the guidance. The Government has provided additional funding through the Crisis and Resilience Fund to support low income households who rely on heating oil or LPG and are struggling with rising costs. This support is designed to help people in acute need, particularly where there is a risk of losing access to heating or hot water. This contract will primarily focus on Outcome 1 of CRF in accordance with the guidance: provision of effective crisis support, specifically for households who rely on heating oil or LPG.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073278-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACT ON ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 14:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073278-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073278-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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