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title: "Invitation to Tender for South Ribble Asylum and Refugee Support and Signposting Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0652e0"
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buyer: "SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Invitation to Tender for South Ribble Asylum and Refugee Support and Signposting Service

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0652e0

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034074-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 29 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR25 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Broadfield |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 09:54 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034074-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012989-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034074-2026
  15th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012989-2026
  12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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