--- title: "Temporary Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c769" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c769" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c769.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c769.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-09" --- # Temporary Accommodation Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c769 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c769) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c769.json) ## Summary West Sussex County Council is initiating a planning stage for a procurement process titled "Temporary Accommodation," focusing on the services category with the intent to enhance accommodation options across the county. The Council aims to support the wellbeing of individuals who are homeless and accommodate refugees and migrants. This initiative is in the planning phase, with a market engagement exercise scheduled to run until 31st July 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest by this deadline. The procurement anticipates a contract period starting on 4th January 2027, running until 4th March 2030, and maintains a focus on involving small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for accommodation providers capable of offering privately owned or independent settings, alongside traditional housing solutions. Businesses that specialise in short-stay furnished accommodation, have properties requiring refurbishment, or offer temporary housing solutions, including HMOs, will find this tender of particular interest. Participation allows organisations to align with West Sussex County Council's objectives in meeting rising demands for temporary accommodations, fostering new partnerships, and contributing to solutions for pressing community needs. Thus, property owners, landlords, and organisations with suitable housing options stand to gain from engaging in this discussion with the Council, potentially influencing future procurement opportunities. ## Notice Temporary Accommodation in West Sussex Early Engagement & Soft Market Testing - Invitation to Providers Please note that is not the commencement of a procurement process and this paper is for the purpose of market engagement only. Should a procurement process follow, a separate notice and documents will be issued. West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is continuing to explore options to expand and improve temporary accommodation across the county, with a strong focus on promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of people who are homeless, as well as refugees and migrants in need of housing support. We are particularly interested in working with providers offering privately owned accommodation and independent settings, alongside more traditional provision. Due to increasing demand, we are now actively inviting accommodation providers and property owners to come forward and engage with us. The Council is seeking to engage with providers who can secure or supply temporary and emergency accommodation, as defined by Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, for individuals and households experiencing homelessness. This engagement will help inform a potential future procurement process. The Refugee Resettlement & Migration Service at WSCC works closely with central government, including the Home Office, to support refugees and migrants to safely resettle and integrate into local communities. As demand for accommodation continues to grow--including for people arriving from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Sudan, and other contexts--we are keen to build partnerships that increase the availability of safe, suitable, and sustainable housing across West Sussex. Through this early engagement and soft market testing exercise, WSCC aims to better understand the market, including capacity, interest, and the range of providers that may be able to contribute. We are particularly interested in hearing from providers who can offer the following types of accommodation: 1. Temporary Accommodation Houses - For individuals and families, including those with children, who are homeless or part of refugee and migrant resettlement schemes. 2. Rooms in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) - Suitable for individuals, including refugees and migrants. 3. Temporary Access Beds - Specifically for young people aged 16-17. 4. Unregistered Accommodation - To support a range of needs within the migrant and refugee community. 5. Longer-Term Accommodation - Self-contained units such as flats to provide more stable housing solutions. 6. Accommodation Requiring Refurbishment - Properties that could be brought up to standard with investment and used to support accommodation needs. Call to Providers If you are a landlord, organisation, or accommodation provider with access to suitable properties--or are interested in working with WSCC to develop or bring properties into use--we strongly encourage you to get in touch. We are keen to collaborate with both existing and new partners to respond to the growing need for accommodation in the county. This engagement is informal and designed to help shape future commissioning opportunities. It also provides an opportunity for providers to share insights, discuss potential models of delivery, and explore partnership working with the Council. Please submit your completed response or expression of interest via email to Finance.RRMS@westsussex.gov.uk by Friday 31st July 2026. Following this initial stage, we will contact interested parties to continue the conversation, gather feedback, and explore opportunities to work together. ### Planning Information Please see description above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064734-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 4 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation ## Release History - 9 Jul 2026 at 12:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064734-2026 - 9 Jul 2026 at 11:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064663-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064734-2026 9th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064663-2026 9th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.westsussex.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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