Scope
Reference
EPRO1000375/ERFX1002700
Description
To appoint a strategic partner from the VCFSE sector to act as Alliance Lead, coordinating a multi-agency approach to deliver the DWP Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) across Somerset. The Alliance Lead will work with other VCFSE partners to deliver on a collaborative framework between Somerset Council and VCFSE partners to deliver targeted support. The aim is to strengthen community resilience, provide crisis intervention, and ensure equitable access to support vulnerable residents with their wellbeing and financial resilience.
Total value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 April 2026 to 20 April 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK23 - Somerset
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lead must be in the Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprises (VCFSEs) sector - a non-governmental organisation that is value-driven and principally reinvests its surpluses to further social, environmental or cultural objectives.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality questions |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | Management fee |
Cost | 30% |
| Social Value | Social value questions |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Connect Somerset - Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Alliance Lead
Reference: EPRO1000375/ERFX1002700
Contracting authority
Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGC-1434-MQPJ
County Hall, The Crescent
Taunton
TA1 4DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government