---
title: "Home First - Pathway 1 Discharge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d50"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069d50.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Home First - Pathway 1 Discharge

Buyer: SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d50

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## Summary

Slough Borough Council intends to initiate a procurement process under the "Home First - Pathway 1 Discharge" programme, focusing on providing short-term support services, up to two weeks, for individuals discharged from hospitals. The industry category falls under health and social work services. As a public authority at a sub-central government level, the Council is planning this tender, currently in the planning stage, in Slough, United Kingdom. An UK 1 Pipeline Notice has been published to notify potential suppliers of upcoming tenders. The process is set to start on 1st October 2027, with a contract period extending potentially until 30th September 2032, including possible renewals. Key communication about future notices will be issued on 1st December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social care services, particularly those providing home-based support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to include them, and thus, they have a suitable status. This engagement offers avenues for business growth by participating in public sector contracts that can provide financial stability and scale opportunities over the considered contract period. Companies that can facilitate hospital discharges with home care services efficiently will find this opportunity particularly relevant.

## Notice

Short Term up to 2 weeks support in an individual's home to facilitate hospital discharge - Pathway 1. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046336-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 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 | SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SLOUGH |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL1 2EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Slough |
| Electoral ward | Herschel Park |
| Westminster constituency | Slough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 11:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046336-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046336-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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