Planning

Specialised Support for an Individual with Complex Needs

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 14:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Specialised Support for an Individual with Complex Needs". This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services and residential health facility services. The procurement is focused on providing bespoke support for an individual transitioning from hospital care to a supported living arrangement in Buckinghamshire, UK. The council aims to commence the contract on 16 August 2026, with a planned end date of 15 August 2029, and the possibility of extension until 15 August 2032. The notice for this procurement was published on 14 April 2026, and interested parties should note the forthcoming communications expected by 21 April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in handling complex needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and behavioural challenges. Firms with expertise in transitioning residential care to supported living models, enhancing community involvement while maintaining safety and therapeutic benefits, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method under the light-touch regime highlights Buckinghamshire Council's emphasis on flexibility and sustainability in service provision, offering a potential pathway for long-term business growth and engagement with sub-central government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialised Support for an Individual with Complex Needs

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council require a provider to provide specialised support for an individual with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and behavioural challenges. It was originally established as a bespoke residential placement following a transition from long term hospital care, with the environment carefully adapted to ensure safety, structure, and therapeutic benefit. Located within Buckinghamshire, the service delivers intensive staffing and tailored interventions aimed at maintaining stability, promoting engagement, and reducing incidents. Future commissioning plans focus on shifting from a residential model to a supported living approach, enabling greater independence, flexibility, and community involvement while still maintaining the safeguards needed for the individual's wellbeing. The intention is to develop a long term pathway that gradually reduces support as safely possible, enhances quality of life, and ensures the provision remains sustainable and aligned with best practice models of care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068247
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033892-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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