--- title: "In-County Integrated Therapies" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067a5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a5b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-01" --- # In-County Integrated Therapies Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067a5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067a5b.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is planning to procure an 'In-County Integrated Therapies' service, aimed at children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, announced on 1st April 2026, with the intention to integrate therapies such as Speech and Language, Occupational, and Physiotherapy to provide a comprehensive service across health, education, and social care sectors. The procurement is categorised under service contracts with a focus on residential health facilities. The process will commence with a Tender Notice Publication expected in the next reporting period, catering to UKJ13 region in the United Kingdom. This initiative is part of a competitive process under the Light Touch Regime, intending for the new contract to start on 1st February 2027. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in therapeutic services for young individuals, particularly those focusing on SEND. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and specialist Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) therapy providers stand to benefit considerably, given their expertise in such frameworks and the procurement’s emphasis on creating a unified service model. The anticipated multi-year contract is expected to enhance service stability and workforce planning, allowing companies to expand their services and innovate within the integrated model. This could lead to improved recruitment, stronger multidisciplinary collaboration, and increased capacity for early intervention, thereby offering businesses the potential for sustained growth and strategic partnerships in the field of integrated health services. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council intends to procure an In-County Integrated Therapies Service to deliver a coordinated therapeutic offer for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The service will integrate Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Physiotherapy (PT), providing a seamless and clinically robust support pathway across health, education, and social care. The proposed service will provide: - Assessment, intervention and review for children and young people aged 0-19 (and up to 25 where applicable) with SEND-related therapeutic needs. - Speech and Language Therapy, supporting communication needs, social interaction, and dysphagia management (where clinically required). - Occupational Therapy, addressing functional skills, sensory processing needs, and access to education and daily life activities. - Physiotherapy, supporting physical development, motor skills, and non-acute health conditions requiring specialist PT input. - Joint working with schools, early years settings, and community teams, supporting Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014. - Integrated delivery that reduces duplication, improves access, and ensures equity of provision across the county. This service is expected to streamline existing therapy pathways by bringing contracts together into a single integrated model, improving consistency, workforce planning, and outcomes for families. Estimated Contract Value: The procurement is expected to exceed the PS2 million UK1 threshold, requiring publication of an individual Pipeline Notice in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Planned Procurement Approach: A competitive procurement will be undertaken in partnership with NHS system partners where appropriate. Key features of the planned approach: - Use of a competitive procedure under the Light Touch Regime, common for therapies and SEND services. - Joint commissioning with health partners to ensure a single, unified service model. - Ensuring uninterrupted service delivery through coordinated mobilisation and workforce transfer. Market Considerations: - Forecasting procurement activity through a Pipeline Notice supports market readiness, especially among SMEs and specialist VCSE therapy providers, who are key participants in SEND therapy frameworks nationally. The integrated model will enable: - Improved recruitment and retention through joint working and shared clinical supervision. - Stronger multidisciplinary collaboration across SaLT, OT and PT. - Better alignment with SEND reforms, EHCP statutory timelines, and local inclusion strategies. - Increased capacity for early intervention, reducing escalation into higher-cost services. Estimated Procurement Timeline: Tender Notice Publication (UK4): Expected within the next reporting period, in line with the 18-month visibility requirements for UK1 notices. New Contract Start Date: Aligned with an academic or financial year cycle. Contract Term: Anticipated multi-year contract, to promote service stability. Additional Context: Integrated therapies commissioning is increasingly common across local authorities to improve efficiency and outcomes. This upcoming procurement forms part of the authority's wider SEND transformation programme, ensuring children and young people can access consistent, high-quality therapy support within county boundaries. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030182-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 1 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 30 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 85144000 - Residential health facilities services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2026 at 09:32 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030182-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030182-2026 1st April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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