TENDER: CRISIS AND RESILIENCE FUND (CRF) LEAD ALLIANCE PARTNERSHIP MODEL – FINANCIAL RESILIENCE SERVICES | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
TENDER CRISIS AND RESILIENCE FUND (CRF) LEAD ALLIANCE PARTNERSHIP MODEL – FINANCIAL RESILIENCE SERVICES WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Reference
DN818297
Description
Warrington Borough Council intend to appoint a single Lead Alliance Partner (LAP) to hold the contract for the Financial Resilience Strand of the delivery of Crisis and Resilience services to act as the prime contractor. The LAP will retain full contractual responsibility and accountability for the end-to-end delivery, performance, and compliance of the service, including all elements delivered by subcontractors or alliance partners.
The LAP must ensure that they and all alliance partners demonstrate a strong understanding of local needs and maintain effective links with local communities, services, and referral pathways, to ensure support is responsive, culturally appropriate, and accessible to diverse populations.
While elements of delivery may be subcontracted, overall accountability for outcomes, quality standards, and compliance remains solely with the LAP and cannot be delegated.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,400,000 excluding VAT
- £2,900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 November 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 2 years, 4 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79998000 – Coaching services
- 80400000 – Adult and other education services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
15 July 2026, 12:00pm
Award decision date (estimated)
6 October 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| quality | Quality | 100.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Warrington Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBVX-8195-NXYW
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
WA1 1UH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 – Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government