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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 08:53

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12 Jan 2026 at 12:05

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12 Jan 2026 at 12:02

Award

23 Oct 2024 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the "Direct Award of Contract for Homes for Ukraine (HFU) Move-On Support Programme" under the health and social work services category (CPV code: 85000000). This contract, initially awarded on 22nd October 2024, has been extended until 31st March 2027, following a modification request on 31st December 2025. The contract, valued at £198,009, involves managing a grant funding programme, with the procurement method being a direct award. The delivery address is located in Lewes, England (postal code BN7 1UE). The procurement phase is currently complete, with the contract period running from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2027.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the programme's suitability criteria favour these types of organizations. Companies involved in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in managing grant programmes or providing support services to displaced individuals, are well-positioned to engage with this project. Expanding collaboration with East Sussex County Council could foster sustained business growth through future public sector contracts.

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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. . There will be no changes to the specification. The contract was extended from 01.04.2026-31.03.2027 following a modification request.

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
£198,009 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,564 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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