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.
Contract 1. Adult Social Care Prevention Service in Buckinghamshire
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,247,881.92 excluding VAT
- £2,697,458.30 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
4 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 15 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
3 years with the option to extend up to a maximum of 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Information about tenders
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Age Concern Buckinghamshire (known as Age UK Buckinghamshire)
- Companies House: 07101195
145 Meadowcroft
Aylesbury
HP19 9HH
United Kingdom
Email: age@ageukbucks.org.uk
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Adult Social Care Prevention Service in Buckinghamshire
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