Warrington Borough Council Crisis and Resilience Fund Programme
Description: Warringon Borough Council are looking to appoint strategic partners to act as Alliance Lead, and to take other partnership roles, coordinating a multi-agency approach to deliver the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) across Warrington. We anticipate strong VCFSE involvement in the alliance model. The lead organisation may come from the VCFSE sector or other suitably qualified organisations able to demonstrate strong partnerships and a community focused delivery model. The Alliance Lead will work with the other partner organisations to deliver on a collaborative framework between Warrington Borough Council and other service delivery organisations within the community, to deliver targeted support. The aim is to strengthen community resilience and ensure equitable access to support vulnerable residents with their wellbeing and financial resilience. Access is underpinned by a referral pathway (read more...)
Summary: Warrington Borough Council is engaging in a planned procurement process for the Crisis and Resilience Fund Programme, aimed at supporting community resilience in Warrington. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with potential partners expected to be approached starting in May or June 2026, following preliminary market engagement set to conclude by 30 March 2026. The programme targets services within education, guidance, and welfare, with a focus on Prevention, Early Help, Guided Support, and Intensive Casework for residents in crisis. The initial tender period ends on 5 June 2026, with awards anticipated by the end of June, and service delivery scheduled to span from July 2026 through March 2029. Interested parties may submit proposals through an open procedure, with all communications conducted in English.