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The Cherries - Residential Care for 6 Individuals

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council recently completed the procurement process for "The Cherries - Residential Care for 6 Individuals," a project under the health and social work services industry category which takes place in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. The contracting authority, Buckinghamshire Council, employed a direct award method, prioritising continuity of care for the home's residents. This urgency came after the existing provider unexpectedly served notice, necessitating an expedited procurement to prevent disruption. The contract, valued at £1,102,659.60, spans from 2 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, ensuring stable accommodation and continuous personalised care for individuals with learning disabilities.

The contract offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for large service providers experienced in health and social care. Companies similar to Whiteleaf Support Ltd, the awarded supplier, would find this tender appealing due to its scope in residential health facilities and property services. Providers with a strong foothold in supporting learning disabilities and autism care would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The emphasis on long-term stability and personalised support reflects the potential for ongoing partnerships with public authorities focused on sub-central government services. As this contract is governed by direct award under light touch regimes, providers with existing frameworks and expertise in urgent care provisioning can establish significant rapport with public authorities.

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Notice Title

The Cherries - Residential Care for 6 Individuals

Notice Description

The Cherries is a six bed residential care service that supports adults with learning disabilities and/or autism who have lived in the home for many years. The service provides 24/7 care and support, with all residents' needs reviewed and confirmed as being appropriately met within this setting. The building is owned by Buckinghamshire Council, and the service offers stable, long term accommodation, personalised support, and continuity of care for individuals with learning disabilities.

Procurement Information

The current provider unexpectedly served notice on the contract leaving insufficient time to secure a replacement provider via a full tender process. The key priority is continuity of care for the residents of the care home and there is risk of service disruption for vulnerable adults if a contract is not in place by 1 April. A 2 year term is needed to stabilise the service and based on quotes received 2 years is the term needed to go forward.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036925-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

70331000 - Residential property services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,102,659 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,102,659 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITELEAF SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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