Working with us: social care

If you provide, or are interested in providing, social care services in Buckinghamshire, this page explains how to work with us and find opportunities.

View our market position statements for social care to find out about:

• the current and future demand for social care
• gaps in the current market
• plans to commission and procure services
• how we work with providers to shape a sustainable care market

Download the statements:

• Market Position Statement for Adult Social Care Provision in Buckinghamshire 2026 to 2029 (PDF, 2.2 MB)
• Market Position Statement for Children and Young People Care Provision in Buckinghamshire (DOCX, 1.33 MB)

You can find and apply for contract opportunities on:

• Find a tender, GOV.UK
• Contracts finder GOV.UK
• Buckinghamshire Council’s electronic tendering site (In-tend)

Check these regularly to:

• apply for new contracts
• join frameworks
• view contract awards

Read our market position statement to learn about opportunities to grow your services with us. This can include:

• developing new services
• expanding your services to different areas of Buckinghamshire
• bidding for more opportunities
• working with us in partnership

Learn what we expect developers to consider when designing accommodation for vulnerable residents.

Download our design guides for:

• physical disabilities (PDF, 2,636 KB)
• older and/ or dementia (PDF, 4,490 KB)
• significant mental health issues (PDF, 2,440 KB)
• complex autism (PDF, 2,959 KB)
• care leavers (PDF, 2,232 KB)
• learning disabilities (PDF, 2,563 KB)

We want to hear from providers. By working together throughout our commissioning cycle, we can share ideas, build strong partnerships, and improve outcomes for the people we serve.

Contact the commissioning and procurement teams to:

• ask about opportunities
• discuss your services
• find out about provider engagement activities
• provide feedback on our Market Position Statement

Email: [email protected].