Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
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Provision of Substitute Living Accommodation for UK Military Personnel

Awarded 31 Mar 2022

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Awarded31 Mar 2022
Value£283,398,103.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 5mo5y term, 92% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2022Expires 30 Mar 2027

Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to MEARS LIMITED for residential property renting or leasing services to provide military Service Personnel across the United Kingdom, including the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, with Substitute Accommodation.

The scope comprises shared multi-occupancy Substitute Service Single Accommodation (SSSA) and Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) for couples and families.

The contract value is £283,398,103.

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