---
title: "Pathway 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d55"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069d55.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Pathway 2

Buyer: SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d55

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Slough Borough Council aims to secure 'Pathway 2' Beds within CQC-registered nursing care homes in Slough. Classified under health and social work services, this process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned procurement notice published on 20th May 2026. Potential suppliers can expect further notices, including a preliminary market engagement notice or a tender notice, to be issued by December 2026. The main contract for this procurement is intended to commence on 1st October 2027 and is projected to last until 30th September 2030, with a potential extension until 30th September 2032. The Council is seeking providers with the capacity to offer high-quality, short-term nursing care for patients transitioning from hospital care to home, requiring robust clinical oversight and multidisciplinary support.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those operating CQC-registered nursing care homes. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering comprehensive nursing services, including therapy and GP support, to facilitate efficient patient discharge pathways. Engaging in this contract could foster business growth through securing long-term cooperation with a public authority. Businesses equipped to meet these needs and demonstrate excellence in nursing provision would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process, potentially expanding their market presence and reputation within the public sector healthcare field.

## Notice

Block of Pathway 2 Beds within CQC registered nursing care homes located in Slough; these beds will support people who no longer require acute hospital care but need short term, outcome focused nursing support before returning home. The Council is seeking high quality nursing care provision delivered within established care homes that can demonstrate strong clinical oversight, safe staffing levels, and effective multidisciplinary working to support timely discharge pathways, along with their own or commissioned therapy (OT and/or Physio) and a dedicated GP to support the beds. 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/046346-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 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 11:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046346-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046346-2026
  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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