This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 13:25

Award

15 May 2026 at 14:31

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 13:17

Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 13:11

Planning

16 May 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for their initiative, "Shared Lives", which falls under the social work and related services industry category. This procurement involves a unique community-based care scheme that offers support to individuals in Wolverhampton needing care, as assessed under the Care Act 2014 or Children Act 1989. This initiative is managed through an open procedure and has resulted in the establishment of a single-supplier framework with The Camphill Village Trust Limited. The framework, valued at £5,734,442.4 GBP gross, officially commences on 1st July 2026 and runs for two years with potential one-year extensions, up to a total of four years. The council aims to provide a bespoke, person-centred approach where care is delivered in a home-like setting, promoting well-being and community integration. The location for this procurement is within Wolverhampton, and the procurement has reached the contract award stage as of 16th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in adult social care services, particularly those capable of offering flexible, personalised support arrangements such as home-based care. Enterprises, irrespective of size, that specialise in delivering community-based health services or have experience with similar frameworks are well-positioned to compete for such opportunities. The procurement method prioritising quality, social value, and pricing means that businesses that excel in quality service delivery and innovative care solutions can significantly benefit from participating, enhancing business growth through long-term government partnerships and potential future renewals. Additionally, this initiative supports SMEs and VCSEs, allowing diverse business interests to thrive within the region's social care sector.

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Notice Title

Shared Lives

Notice Description

The Authority intends to commission a single-supplier framework for Shared Lives management. The Provider will deliver a Shared Lives Scheme in Wolverhampton that will be provided to individuals assessed as needing care and support under the Care Act 2014 or Children Act 1989, who reside in the City of Wolverhampton. While Shared Lives is primarily designed for adults aged 18 and over, it can begin working with young people from age 16 as part of transitional planning into adult services. Shared Lives is a form of community-based adult social care in which individuals receive support from a Shared Lives Carer, either by living in the carer's home on a short-term or long-term basis, or through day support and respite arrangements. It is not residential or nursing care in the traditional sense, but offers a personalised, family-style alternative. The framework will be for two years with plus one, plus one extension options (2 + 1 + 1). The framework is intended to commence on 1st July 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are 2 optional 1 year extensions. The total term is 2 + 1 + 1 (4 years).

Planning Information

The pre-market engagement is being conducted via a questionnaire. This is available at www.wolverhamptontenders.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056681-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£4,778,702 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,778,702 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,778,702 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,778,702 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-07

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CAMPHILL VILLAGE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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