Tender

Invitation to Tender for South Ribble Asylum and Refugee Support and Signposting Service

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

15 Apr 2026 at 09:54

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 14:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by South Ribble Borough Council was for a South Ribble Asylum and Refugee Support and Signposting Service. The process involved an active tender status as of 12th February 2026, with a planned contract period from 1st April 2026 to 29th December 2028. Located in Leyland, UKD45, the process adhered to the legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54. This service falls within the 'Other community, social and personal services' industry category, with a procurement method set as an open, below-threshold competition. Key dates included the enquiry period closing on 23rd February 2026 and the tender period ending on 2nd March 2026, with a budget set at £55,000 inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in social and community services, especially those skilled in working with refugee and asylum seeker communities. Given its focus on quality and price, both SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete, ideally those with experience in delivering high-quality support services within budget constraints. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to provide valuable services to South Ribble's vulnerable communities and establish a meaningful presence in the region through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for South Ribble Asylum and Refugee Support and Signposting Service

Notice Description

South Ribble Borough Council are inviting submissions from suppliers to provide a Support and Signposting Service available to all refugees, asylum seekers and evacuees who live in South Ribble. The total budget available for this contract is PS55,000.00 inclusive of VAT. Submissions which exceed this amount may not be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034074-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 29 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Further Information

Notice Documents

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