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Direct Award of Contract for Homes for Ukraine (HFU) Move on Support Programme

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 12:05

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23 Oct 2024 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has concluded a public procurement process through a direct award for the "Homes for Ukraine (HFU) Move-On Support Programme," classified under health and social work services (CPV code: 85000000). The contract, valued at £161,564, will manage the grant funding programme for HFU, with the awarded firm being Sussex Community Development Association Ltd, a local SME and VCSE. Located in Lewes, England, the procurement was updated on 12th January 2026, marking the completion of the tender now extended to end on 31st March 2026. This process follows the direct award method, concluding the tender stage in October 2024, with the contract period initiated from 1st November 2024.

The direct award approach provides opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, due to its simplified process, lowering the threshold for potential bidders who provide health and social services within the UK, especially near Lewes. Businesses that specialise in community support and have existing frameworks for grant management are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. By engaging in such programmes, businesses not only expand their portfolio but also enhance their presence and reputation within the community service sector. This contract exemplifies the focus on locally-embedded companies that contribute to social initiatives, offering avenues for sustainable business growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award of Contract for Homes for Ukraine (HFU) Move on Support Programme

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council have awarded a contract for the provision of the Homes for Ukraine (HFU) Move-On Support Programme. This contract is for the management of the grant funding programme for HFU. As of 31st December 2025, the council will utilise 4-month extension under the 12-month permitted in the original tender documentation and subsequent contract letters. The extended contract will now end on 31st March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63e27e0d-a981-4a4c-ad86-2a07d8959f5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cafb6c77-f8b6-4051-8442-68e926bfeff3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£161,564 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,564 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSSEX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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