Specialised Support for an Individual with Complex Needs

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

18 May 2026 at 11:50

Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Specialised Support for an Individual with Complex Needs" is being undertaken by Buckinghamshire Council, a public authority under the sub-central government category. This initiative, located in Buckinghamshire, focuses on delivering specialised health and social work services, including residential health facilities, aimed at supporting individuals with complex needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and behavioural challenges. As per the latest update dated 18th May 2026, the planning stage is ongoing, with future communications expected by 1st October 2026. The tender's contract period is scheduled to start on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2030, with a maximum extension possible until 31st March 2033. This procurement follows a planned status and adheres to a 'light touch' special regime under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in creating supportive living environments for individuals with complex needs. Ideal participants include organisations capable of adapting residential placements to supported living arrangements, focusing on enhancing independence, community involvement, and quality of life while ensuring safety and therapeutic support. The procurement encourages engagement from providers who can develop a sustainable service model aligned with best practice care. Businesses adept in delivering intensive staffing and tailored interventions for behavioural challenges stand to significantly benefit and expand their footprint in a sector demonstrating sustained demand for specialised care solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068247
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045328-2026
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
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-068247-2026-05-18T12:50:48+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-18T12:50:48+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-068247",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "033892-2026",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033892-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-04-14T15:56:02+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "045328-2026",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045328-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-05-18T12:50:48+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PCLJ-2677-YQXD",
            "name": "Buckinghamshire Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PCLJ-2677-YQXD"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Gateway, Gatehouse Road",
                "locality": "Aylesbury",
                "postalCode": "HP198FF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ13"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@buckinghamshire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PCLJ-2677-YQXD",
        "name": "Buckinghamshire Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-068247",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Specialised Support for an Individual with Complex Needs",
        "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.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85000000",
                        "description": "Health and social work services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85144000",
                        "description": "Residential health facilities services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKJ13",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKJ13",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 0,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2027-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2033-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-10-01T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}