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Contingency Accommodation Contract

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 15:31

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16 May 2025 at 07:06

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Contingency Accommodation Contract," aimed at providing short-term accommodation services for refugees and immigrants within the Refugee Resettlement and Migration Service. This contract encompasses services such as full-board meal provisions and access to essential facilities, ensuring a supportive environment. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, and the contract, pending since 31st March 2025, is scheduled to commence on 5th June 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2025, with a potential renewal for an additional six months until March 2026. The service location is in the United Kingdom, specifically under West Sussex County Council's jurisdiction in Chichester.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in accommodation services, particularly those offering comprehensive support and facilities for vulnerable groups. While SOS Property Management Ltd has been identified as the supplier, businesses of various sizes, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find similar future opportunities advantageous for expansion in the sector of public service accommodation. The contract value of £1,300,000, above threshold, signifies substantial business growth potential, given the scope and renewal possibility of the service offering.

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Notice Title

Contingency Accommodation Contract

Notice Description

Short-term accommodation for refugees and immigrants as part of the Refugee Resettlement and Migration Service. The services include full-board meal provisions, access to laundry facilities, and a safe and supportive environment.

Procurement Information

Continuation of service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05152b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025261-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bsdprocurement@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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