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Provision of Shared Lives Service for Adults in the London Borough of Redbridge

LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE

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Award

09 Dec 2025 at 14:51

Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Redbridge has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Shared Lives Service for Adults" to THE GRACE EYRE FOUNDATION. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services, specifically under 'Social work and related services'. This initiative is focused on equipping adults who need long-term support by matching them with approved carers, offering a home-sharing model. The contract begins on 1st February 2026 and is initially set to conclude on 31st January 2027, with potential extensions available until 2031. Key dates include a scheduled signature on 30th December 2025, and the standstill period ending on 18th December 2025. The services will be rendered in Ilford, ensuring comprehensive support is provided year-round.

This procurement presents vital business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social care services. Businesses experienced in managing care services, especially those capable of recruiting and training carers, would be perfectly suited to this tender. The contract valued at up to £660,000 over five years, allows for significant revenue potential for businesses that demonstrate quality, price efficiency, and social value in their proposals. Additionally, businesses registered as a Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) or those prioritising social impacts, such as providing sustainable local employment, may find this contract especially fitting due to its community-centred requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Shared Lives Service for Adults in the London Borough of Redbridge

Notice Description

The Authority sought to appoint a provider to deliver the provision of shared lives scheme for adults. The service shall provide a Service for a Provision of Shared Lives to adults who need long term support to match them with a carefully approved Carer. The carer shares their home, family and community life and provide care and support to the person with care needs. Shared Lives Carers can also offer day respite arrangements. The Provider shall work flexibly to ensure service users' needs and choices are respected and promoted. Shared Lives Carers will be recruited, trained and approved by the provider of the Shared Lives Service. The provider will have a regular panel that recruits, trains, vets and tracks progress of potential future carers to match them with people's needs. The care and support provided by the carers will be in accordance with the persons support plan. People are supported to become as resilient and independent as possible, and to have equal life opportunities. The service will be provided by Shared Lives Carers 7 days a week and be supportive where necessary during the night and deliver the support over 365 days per year. Carers will be entitled to 28 days per year for carers break with pay. This will be carefully planned with the Carer, provider and LBR care managers so that there is minimum disruption to the service user. The duration of the contract will be from the 1st February 2026 and subject to earlier termination in accordance with the Contract, to continue until midnight on 31st January 2027 with the option to extend for four periods of twelve months each up to 31st January 2031.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081100-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£382,604 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE
Contact Name
Gemma Edwards
Contact Email
gemma.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7810501769

Buyer Location

Locality
ILFORD
Postcode
IG1 1NY
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Ilford Town
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GRACE EYRE FOUNDATION

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