Planning

Hampshire Resettlement Accommodation Preparation Service 2026

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Mar 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council is in the planning phase of procuring services for the "Hampshire Resettlement Accommodation Preparation Service 2026". This procurement aims to furnish and equip properties in Hampshire for individuals and families relocating under various refugee resettlement programmes. The council is currently engaging with the market through a questionnaire, due by 27 March 2026, to refine service requirements and explore pricing models. Interested parties should register on Hampshire's e-tendering system with project reference AS28861. The procurement is intended to serve up to 24 properties each year and covers domestic and kitchen furniture, as well as health and social work services within regions UKJ35, UKJ36, and UKJ37 in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in domestic furniture, kitchen equipment, and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in delivering comprehensive furnishing solutions. With a budget approximately totalling £933,120, it offers growth potential for SMEs and VCSEs adept in providing scalable services to support resettlement efforts. The flexibility required to operate at full capacity during periods of increased demand may particularly appeal to businesses that can rapidly adapt their workforce and logistics to changing needs. Strategic participation and innovative service proposals can position such businesses favourably for future collaboration with Hampshire County Council beyond the initial contract period, which spans from August 2026 to August 2030.

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Notice Title

Hampshire Resettlement Accommodation Preparation Service 2026

Notice Description

To furnish and equip matched properties for individuals and families relocating to Hampshire, primarily under the Government's Refugee Resettlement programmes including the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) and may also include individuals and families who originally resettled under Community Sponsorship or transferred into the County. To provide procurement, delivery, set up and preparation of white goods, furniture, bedding, kitchen and bathroom equipment, and curtains/blinds in matched properties prior to family's arrival in Hampshire. To provide flexible staffing and maintain ability to operate at full capacity to support the Council in delivering the Service for up to an average of 24 properties per year, at times where the global climate requires this.

Planning Information

Hampshire County Council is seeking to procure a provider to deliver the Hampshire Property Preparation Service 2026. The service will be to furnish and equip properties that have been matched for individuals and families relocating to Hampshire, primarily under the Government’s Refugee Resettlement programmes including the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) and may also include individuals and families who originally resettled under Community Sponsorship or transferred into the county. To support us to prepare for the tender we would like to engage with the market through a questionnaire in order to: • develop and refine service requirements • test the feasibility of alternative commercial and pricing models • understand market capacity and capability • inform the Council’s procurement and contract strategy To access the questionnaire, we kindly request that the market register on our e-tendering system: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home Once registered, please search the project reference AS28861 and express your interest to access the Market Engagement Questionnaire. Please submit your completed questionnaire through In-Tend via the AS28861 correspondence function by 10pm on the 27th March 2026. If you have any issues with access, format or other, please email AHCprocurement@hants.gov.uk Important Note This market engagement questionnaire is for information-gathering purposes only. Hampshire County Council is not committed to procuring the service at this stage. Progression to procurement is subject to budget approval and internal governance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024139-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

39140000 - Domestic furniture

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

39143000 - Bedroom, dining room and living-room furniture

50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£777,600 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ35 South Hampshire, TLJ36 Central Hampshire, TLJ37 North Hampshire

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

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