Planning

Pathway 2

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 11:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Slough Borough Council aims to secure 'Pathway 2' Beds within CQC-registered nursing care homes in Slough. Classified under health and social work services, this process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned procurement notice published on 20th May 2026. Potential suppliers can expect further notices, including a preliminary market engagement notice or a tender notice, to be issued by December 2026. The main contract for this procurement is intended to commence on 1st October 2027 and is projected to last until 30th September 2030, with a potential extension until 30th September 2032. The Council is seeking providers with the capacity to offer high-quality, short-term nursing care for patients transitioning from hospital care to home, requiring robust clinical oversight and multidisciplinary support.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those operating CQC-registered nursing care homes. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering comprehensive nursing services, including therapy and GP support, to facilitate efficient patient discharge pathways. Engaging in this contract could foster business growth through securing long-term cooperation with a public authority. Businesses equipped to meet these needs and demonstrate excellence in nursing provision would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process, potentially expanding their market presence and reputation within the public sector healthcare field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathway 2

Notice Description

Block of Pathway 2 Beds within CQC registered nursing care homes located in Slough; these beds will support people who no longer require acute hospital care but need short term, outcome focused nursing support before returning home. The Council is seeking high quality nursing care provision delivered within established care homes that can demonstrate strong clinical oversight, safe staffing levels, and effective multidisciplinary working to support timely discharge pathways, along with their own or commissioned therapy (OT and/or Physio) and a dedicated GP to support the beds. 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-069d55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046346-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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, 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
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

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