Tender

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

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

South Ribble Borough Council is seeking suppliers for an open competition tender aimed at providing a Support and Signposting Service for refugees, asylum seekers, and evacuees residing in South Ribble. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd March 2026, and enquiries allowed until 23rd February 2026. This initiative falls under the 'Other community, social and personal services' industry category and is intended for services to be delivered in the UKD45 region, United Kingdom. The procurement method is described as 'Below threshold - open competition', with a total contract budget set at £55,000 inclusive of VAT.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social support services. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality community services and achieving value for money will find this opportunity well-suited, as the award criteria heavily favour quality (90% weighting) over price (10%). The selected business will have the chance to build lasting relationships within the local community, starting from 1st April 2026 through to 29th December 2028, thereby adding to their portfolio of successful projects within the public sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012989-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southribble.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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