Procurement

ESCC Crisis Payment Scheme

  • East Sussex County Council

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ef

Description

From 1 April 2026 the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced the Crisis and Resilience Fund: Guidance for local authorities in England (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029) - GOV.UK, a multiyear, ring fenced grant enabling local authorities to support residents facing financial shocks and to build financial resilience.

The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is the successor of the Household Support Fund and provides a national Crisis Payment offer (distinct from Housing Payments). National guidance requires a cash first, needs based approach, proportionate evidence, accessible routes, and robust management information.

A light touch open tender is required for a provider/s to manage the crisis payment scheme.

Notices

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier
2026/S 000-048911
Published
26 May 2026, 3:16pm