--- title: "Specialised Support for an Individual with Complex Needs" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068247" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068247" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068247.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068247.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-18" --- # Specialised Support for an Individual with Complex Needs Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068247 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068247) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068247.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Specialised Support for an Individual with Complex Needs" is being undertaken by Buckinghamshire Council, a public authority under the sub-central government category. This initiative, located in Buckinghamshire, focuses on delivering specialised health and social work services, including residential health facilities, aimed at supporting individuals with complex needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and behavioural challenges. As per the latest update dated 18th May 2026, the planning stage is ongoing, with future communications expected by 1st October 2026. The tender's contract period is scheduled to start on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2030, with a maximum extension possible until 31st March 2033. This procurement follows a planned status and adheres to a 'light touch' special regime under UK legislation 2023/54. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in creating supportive living environments for individuals with complex needs. Ideal participants include organisations capable of adapting residential placements to supported living arrangements, focusing on enhancing independence, community involvement, and quality of life while ensuring safety and therapeutic support. The procurement encourages engagement from providers who can develop a sustainable service model aligned with best practice care. Businesses adept in delivering intensive staffing and tailored interventions for behavioural challenges stand to significantly benefit and expand their footprint in a sector demonstrating sustained demand for specialised care solutions. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council require a provider to provide specialised support for an individual with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and behavioural challenges. It was originally established as a bespoke residential placement following a transition from long term hospital care, with the environment carefully adapted to ensure safety, structure, and therapeutic benefit. Located within Buckinghamshire, the service delivers intensive staffing and tailored interventions aimed at maintaining stability, promoting engagement, and reducing incidents. Future commissioning plans focus on shifting from a residential model to a supported living approach, enabling greater independence, flexibility, and community involvement while still maintaining the safeguards needed for the individual's wellbeing. The intention is to develop a long term pathway that gradually reduces support as safely possible, enhances quality of life, and ensures the provision remains sustainable and aligned with best practice models of care. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045328-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85144000 - Residential health facilities services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 11:50 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045328-2026 - 14 Apr 2026 at 14:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033892-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045328-2026 18th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033892-2026 14th 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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