Planning

Request for Information - Children and Young People's SEND Short Breaks

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Apr 2026 at 14:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Buckinghamshire Council, focuses on the project titled "Request for Information - Children and Young People’s SEND Short Breaks", categorically positioned within health and social work services. Situated in Aylesbury, UK, the process is in the planning stage with a scheduled milestone on 18th May 2026 for market engagement through a request for information questionnaire. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 27th April 2026. The procurement method includes a light-touch regime with a proposed delivery start date of 1st April 2028 and terms potentially extending beyond 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services with a focus on supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs aiming to expand their service offering through a £4 million per annum contract. The project offers a long-term engagement, fostering stable growth potential in the community-oriented services sector, and aligning with businesses that can provide a mix of community-based and specialist provisions across various settings and times.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Children and Young People's SEND Short Breaks

Notice Description

The overall aim of the project is to put in place a fit for purpose, improved accessibility and value for money short breaks service which is suitable for the needs of children and young people and their families. Short Breaks are designed to: * Support CYP with SEND to access meaningful activities, develop independence and social connections * Provide carers with essential, planned respite * Offer a mix of community based and specialist provision across daytime, evening, weekend and overnight settings. It is currently proposed that there will be a 5-year delivery timeline with service delivery starting on 1st April 2028, and the initial term ending on 31st March 2033. Extension options are possible. It is proposed that the indicative cost of the service will be PS4 million per annum.

Planning Information

Request for information questionnaire to test the market

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068be3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038155-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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