---
title: "Children's Domiciliary Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610a5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# Children's Domiciliary Care

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610a5

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council is initiating a tender process in the planning stage for "Children's Domiciliary Care." This public procurement opportunity falls under the services category, specifically targeting welfare services not delivered through residential institutions. The council is engaged in a preliminary market engagement to explore current and potential future models for domiciliary care tailored for children. Interested parties should note the deadline for the soft market test, which is due on 10th February 2026. The procurement process is being conducted in the South East England region, identified by the code UKJ13, and is classified under a light-touch regime for services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and welfare services to compete for a contract that will span from 1st April 2030 to 31st March 2035. Companies with expertise in children's services and the capacity to meet the needs of Buckinghamshire Council’s unique service models may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement's focus on understanding market preferences before finalising the tender process highlights an opportunity for innovative service providers to influence service delivery outcomes. Engaging in this tender process can expand a business's portfolio in public sector contracts and establish long-term service provision in a substantial geographic area.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to understand the market's thoughts and preferences towards aspects of Buckinghamshire Council's current and potential future models of Children's domiciliary care.

### Planning Information

Please complete the soft market test document that can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council/aspx/ProjectManage/1134

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007493-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2030 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP19 8FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 11:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007493-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007493-2026
  28th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council/aspx/ProjectManage/1134
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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