AwardedAwarded 21 September 2026
Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF): Lead Alliance Partnership Model - Financial Resilience Services
Warrington Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Warrington Borough Council awarded care and training work to Warrington District Citizens Advice Bureau on 21 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,400,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 29 months, up to 65 months with extensions, starting 9 November 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Appointment of 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, on behalf of Warrington Borough Council. 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 will 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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Warrington District Citizens Advice Bureau (SME) 1 bid received | £2,900,000 | Awarded 21 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 023756-2026
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 024768-2026
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 025823-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 053543-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 089348-2026
About the buyer
Warrington Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
51Awards
28Suppliers it has used most for care
- Warrington District Citizens Advice Bureau2 contracts
- Positive Culture Limited1 contract
- Warrington Voluntary Action1 contract
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From notice 023756-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 March 2026, last updated 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.