---
title: "Contingency Accommodation Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05152b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Contingency Accommodation Contract

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05152b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025261-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 15:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025261-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 07:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021991-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025261-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021991-2025
  16th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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