Planning

Children's Domiciliary Care

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Jan 2026 at 11:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is initiating a tender process in the planning stage for "Children's Domiciliary Care." This public procurement opportunity falls under the services category, specifically targeting welfare services not delivered through residential institutions. The council is engaged in a preliminary market engagement to explore current and potential future models for domiciliary care tailored for children. Interested parties should note the deadline for the soft market test, which is due on 10th February 2026. The procurement process is being conducted in the South East England region, identified by the code UKJ13, and is classified under a light-touch regime for services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and welfare services to compete for a contract that will span from 1st April 2030 to 31st March 2035. Companies with expertise in children's services and the capacity to meet the needs of Buckinghamshire Council’s unique service models may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement's focus on understanding market preferences before finalising the tender process highlights an opportunity for innovative service providers to influence service delivery outcomes. Engaging in this tender process can expand a business's portfolio in public sector contracts and establish long-term service provision in a substantial geographic area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Domiciliary Care

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to understand the market's thoughts and preferences towards aspects of Buckinghamshire Council's current and potential future models of Children's domiciliary care.

Planning Information

Please complete the soft market test document that can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council/aspx/ProjectManage/1134

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007493-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2030 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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