Planning

Home First - Pathway 1 Discharge

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 11:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council intends to initiate a procurement process under the "Home First - Pathway 1 Discharge" programme, focusing on providing short-term support services, up to two weeks, for individuals discharged from hospitals. The industry category falls under health and social work services. As a public authority at a sub-central government level, the Council is planning this tender, currently in the planning stage, in Slough, United Kingdom. An UK 1 Pipeline Notice has been published to notify potential suppliers of upcoming tenders. The process is set to start on 1st October 2027, with a contract period extending potentially until 30th September 2032, including possible renewals. Key communication about future notices will be issued on 1st December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social care services, particularly those providing home-based support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to include them, and thus, they have a suitable status. This engagement offers avenues for business growth by participating in public sector contracts that can provide financial stability and scale opportunities over the considered contract period. Companies that can facilitate hospital discharges with home care services efficiently will find this opportunity particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home First - Pathway 1 Discharge

Notice Description

Short Term up to 2 weeks support in an individual's home to facilitate hospital discharge - Pathway 1. The requirement of publishing a UK 1 Pipeline Notice on Local Authorities is to prepare the market of our intention to go to market. This is an 18 month forward looking plan. Suppliers will be notified of upcoming tenders via the CDP when we issue either a UK 2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice or a UK 4 Tender Notice during this duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046336-2026
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
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2030 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
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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