Scope
Reference
22_23 617
Description
Buckinghamshire Council is looking to commission an Adult Social Care Prevention Service for residents of Buckinghamshire that supports the transformation of Adult Social Care through early intervention to improve health and wellbeing, reducing future demand on social care and health care services.
The service will address the root causes of poor health and wellbeing at an early stage, working in partnership with a number of services available in Buckinghamshire to reduce the need for crisis intervention and statutory care. The service will have a particular focus on building social connectedness, as part of its broader holistic prevention offer.
The Service will provide a cost-effective, high-quality offer that enhances social connectedness, reduces social isolation, and increases overall wellbeing, health and independence for individuals aged 65 and over in the community. This will be achieved through short-term interventions, alongside delivering impartial information, advice, and guidance on community-based resources, and promoting independence and healthy living.
The Service will operate within the six Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) areas, maintaining a visible and active presence in the local community and will adopt a holistic, person-centred approach to prevention, addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. By focusing on individual strengths and needs, the Service will empower long-term health, help prevent illness, and enable individuals to live independently.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,253,666 excluding VAT
- £2,253,666 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 2 March 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
3 years with the option to extend by 2 further years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85322000 - Community action programme
Contract locations
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 March 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 70% quality, 30% price |
Price |
Weighting description
70% quality, 30% price
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open 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