Scope
Reference
22_23 617
Description
Buckinghamshire Council is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise for the provision of an Adult Social Care Prevention Service for adults living in Buckinghamshire aiming to reduce delay and/or prevent the need for social care support and/or any increase in services and prevent crisis arising. The information gathered through this RFI will provide additional market intelligence and support the final service design of the new model.
The service will identify needs early, provide timely information and advice, promote independence with a focus on supporting individuals who are lonely or socially isolated and will collaborate with the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,320,000 excluding VAT
- £1,320,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85322000 - Community action programme
Contract locations
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Engagement
Engagement deadline
15 September 2025
Engagement process description
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 includes all relevant details about the project and outline the information we are seeking from the supplier market.
If you wish to participate 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 12:00pm on Monday, 15th September 2025.
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.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
22 September 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Buckinghamshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLJ-2677-YQXD
The Gateway, Gatehouse Road
Aylesbury
HP198FF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Donna Plastow
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government