--- title: "Request for Information - Shared Lives Services within Buckinghamshire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06df7e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06df7e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06df7e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06df7e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-07" --- # Request for Information - Shared Lives Services within Buckinghamshire Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06df7e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06df7e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06df7e.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is in the planning stage for the procurement of Shared Lives Services, which is categorised under health and social work services. This procurement process is located within the region of Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, and is designed to promote independence, choice, and community inclusion for adults requiring care and support. The request for information (RFI) is currently available, with a deadline set for 21st August 2026, aiming to collect insights from the supplier market. The planned contract is a four-year term with a projected start date of 1st July 2027, including the possibility of extension, and is structured to support both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social care sectors to contribute to the community while expanding their service portfolio. Organisations that focus on delivering personalised care services, particularly those with a track record in supporting individuals with complex needs, could leverage this opportunity to grow their operations. The structured nature of the procurement process, backed by Buckinghamshire Council’s strategic objectives, makes it a compelling prospect for capable and dynamic service providers looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is seeking to commission a Shared Lives Service that promotes independence, choice and community inclusion for adults with eligible care and support needs, while supporting the continued growth of the service. The purpose of this Request for Information is to help the Council better understand the current Shared Lives market and inform the forthcoming procurement process. The anticipated contract term is four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further four (4) years. ### Planning Information The Request for Information (RFI) documents for this opportunity are published on the Council's procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council. These documents include all relevant details about the project and outline the information we are seeking from the supplier market. If you wish to participate in the RFI and have not yet registered, please ensure you do so via the portal in order to access the documentation. The RFI will remain open until 12:00 noon (midday) on Friday, 21st August 2026. For ease of access, you may copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council. Please note that all queries relating to this RFI must be submitted via the In-Tend portal, in accordance with the instructions provided within the documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075481-2026 | | 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 | 7 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Dec 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2031 | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2026 at 17:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075481-2026 - 7 Aug 2026 at 15:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075460-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075481-2026 7th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075460-2026 7th August 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council - 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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