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ESCC Crisis Payment Scheme

Awarded to CITIZENS ADVICE 1066

East Sussex County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 26 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 25 June 2026
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Overview

East Sussex County Council is seeking a provider to manage a Crisis Payment Scheme under the Department for Work and Pensions' Crisis and Resilience Fund, which runs from April 2026 to March 2029. The scheme supports residents facing financial shocks through cash-first, needs-based payments with accessible routes and proportionate evidence requirements. The tender closed on 25 June 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
26 May 2026
Questions by
12 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Administration servicesProvision of services to the communityCrisis management servicesHealth and social work services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,800,000
Award date
4 August 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 March 2029
Contract length
2 years 7 months
Could run to
30 April 2032
Bids received
6
Winner
  • CITIZENS ADVICE 1066

This contract ends on 31 March 2029, or 30 April 2032 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

CITIZENS ADVICE 1066

Based in
St. Leonards-On-Sea
Public contracts won
2
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1 other contract from East Sussex County Council since 2026, worth £2,567,462.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

6

4 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Administration, defence and social security services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 18% received only one.

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Price 0% · Quality 100%

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Market context

Typical award in Administration, defence and social security services

£288,652

Median of 1,330 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 6.2× the median.

East Sussex County Council in the last 12 months

60

contracts awarded, worth £232,172,871 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    19 October 2026

  2. Contract

    17 August 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    26 May 2026

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