Tender

Shared Lives

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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 is seeking to commission a single-supplier framework for the Shared Lives management service, under the active procurement stage tagged as "tender". This procurement, planned to commence on 1st July 2026, is focused on providing community-based adult social care services to individuals in Wolverhampton. The process involves an open procedure with a gross value of £5,734,442.4, targeting social work and related services. Interested parties must submit their applications by the tender deadline on 13th March 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 27th February 2026. This offering is under the 'light touch' regime, and the awarding criteria are heavily weighted towards quality, social value, and pricing components.

The Shared Lives procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the social care sector to expand and strengthen their offerings. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs adept in person-centred care models. Given the framework arrangement, businesses can leverage long-term stability with options to extend for up to four years. The service allows care providers to engage directly with individuals requiring care, thereby fostering genuine relationships in a home-like environment which is crucial for businesses focusing on quality care and community integration. With a demand for services extended to various individuals, including those with complex needs and disabilities, this procurement allows qualified providers to make impactful developments in social care delivery.

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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/013418-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-07

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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