Award

Supply and installation of furniture for refugees and asylum seekers

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 12:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the supply and installation of furniture for refugees and asylum seekers has been awarded by West Sussex County Council. This procurement involves the supply, installation, and fitment of furniture into rented accommodation, with a focus on social work and related services. The entire contract is valued at £350,000 and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom, with postal code PO19 1RQ. The procurement was conducted using a direct method under a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement status is complete, and the award was published on 13 February 2026, following its activation on 13 January 2026. The contract period commenced on 20 January 2026 and will conclude on 19 January 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in furniture supply and installation, particularly those able to meet the specific needs of refugee and asylum seeker accommodations. Although the procurement was a single tender action, businesses aiming to expand into social work-related services could prepare for future opportunities with similar requirements. While the process did not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, companies within the industry can potentially form strategic partnerships or tailor their bids for upcoming contracts. Fusion Furniture Solutions Ltd was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for growth within this niche sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and installation of furniture for refugees and asylum seekers

Notice Description

Supply, Installation and Fitment of Furniture into Rented Accommodation for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e4cc418-a263-4ed9-a384-cc8486c27692
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2027 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nataliia Zavalniuk
Contact Email
nataliia.zavalniuk@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 0222 6352

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUSION FURNITURE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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