---
title: "Request for Information - Children and Young People's SEND Short Breaks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068be3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# Request for Information - Children and Young People's SEND Short Breaks

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068be3

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by Buckinghamshire Council, focuses on the project titled "Request for Information - Children and Young People’s SEND Short Breaks", categorically positioned within health and social work services. Situated in Aylesbury, UK, the process is in the planning stage with a scheduled milestone on 18th May 2026 for market engagement through a request for information questionnaire. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 27th April 2026. The procurement method includes a light-touch regime with a proposed delivery start date of 1st April 2028 and terms potentially extending beyond 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services with a focus on supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs aiming to expand their service offering through a £4 million per annum contract. The project offers a long-term engagement, fostering stable growth potential in the community-oriented services sector, and aligning with businesses that can provide a mix of community-based and specialist provisions across various settings and times.

## Notice

The overall aim of the project is to put in place a fit for purpose, improved accessibility and value for money short breaks service which is suitable for the needs of children and young people and their families. Short Breaks are designed to: * Support CYP with SEND to access meaningful activities, develop independence and social connections * Provide carers with essential, planned respite * Offer a mix of community based and specialist provision across daytime, evening, weekend and overnight settings. It is currently proposed that there will be a 5-year delivery timeline with service delivery starting on 1st April 2028, and the initial term ending on 31st March 2033. Extension options are possible. It is proposed that the indicative cost of the service will be PS4 million per annum.

### Planning Information

Request for information questionnaire to test the market

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038155-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 14:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038155-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038155-2026
  27th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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