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Shared Lives Scheme

Thurrock Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 15:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Jun 2025 at 16:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

10 Apr 2025 at 16:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 14:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council has completed the procurement process for the Shared Lives Scheme, a service provision initiative within Thurrock, United Kingdom. This open procurement, categorized under social work and related services, was awarded to Bettertogether Limited. The contract, governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, spans from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2031, with a potential extension up to March 2033. The procurement follows the light-touch regime and is covered by the GPA. The service involves assessing and managing Shared Lives placements, coupled with caregiver recruitment and training, enhancing social and networking activities among carers. The contract, valued at £3,986,025.38, was signed on 1st October 2025, marking its active status and completion of the award stage.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for service providers in the social services sector to collaborate with sub-central government authorities like Thurrock Council. Companies capable of delivering community-based care services can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and enhance service reach. The scheme's focus on building strong networks and supporting caregivers suggests that organisations specialising in social work, community development, and caregiver support would be particularly well-suited to this contract. As an open procedure, this tender has enabled competitive participation, conducive for businesses that offer competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shared Lives Scheme

Notice Description

The Authority's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of a Shared Lives Scheme within Thurrock. The Supplier will assess service users moving into Shared Lives placements and manage, monitor and review those placements, service users and carers. The service will also include the recruitment, vetting, assessing, and training of Shared Lives carers, along with the provision of support groups, social activities and events designed to promote strong networking amongst Shared Lives carers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068275-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,920,250 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,920,250 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,986,025 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,986,025 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-03-12

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Thurrock Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Postcode Area
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bettertogether Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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