Award

Shared Lives Service

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jun 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council, acting as the buyer, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Shared Lives Service, falling under the social work services industry category (CPV 85310000). This contract is specifically targeted at providing social care in a family-based setting within the Lincolnshire region (UKF3). The tender process followed the legal framework outlined in directive 32014L0024, and the award stage was reached with the contract being finalised on 12th June 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £25,000,000, with PSS (UK) identified as the successful supplier tasked with delivering the service.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those capable of providing family-based care solutions. Organisations experienced in fostering community-based support systems will find this contract particularly beneficial to bolster their service offerings in the Lincolnshire region. The successful bidder, PSS (UK), illustrates the suitability of well-established care providers in gaining such contracts. Businesses that can demonstrate a robust framework for supporting adults with care needs in a home-environment setting would likely have competitive advantages in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Shared Lives Service

Notice Description

Shared Lives is a form of social care which offers people an opportunity to receive their care and support in a family-based environment. In Shared Lives, an adult who needs support, or support and accommodation, is matched with an approved Shared Lives carer, who supports and includes the individual in their family and community life. Support can be in the form of a live in arrangement where the individual shares the Shared Lives carer's home, Shared Days where the carer provides daytime support, or overnight Short Breaks. The Provider is expected to be responsible for providing this service, liaising closely with the Council. Lincolnshire's Shared Lives Service is available to any person aged 16 and over who has been assessed as having eligible care and support needs which may be met through a Shared Lives arrangement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Shared Lives is a form of social care which offers people an opportunity to receive their care and support in a family-based environment. In Shared Lives, an adult who needs support, or support and accommodation, is matched with an approved Shared Lives carer, who supports and includes the individual in their family and community life. Support can be in the form of a live in arrangement where the individual shares the Shared Lives carer's home, Shared Days where the carer provides daytime support, or overnight Short Breaks. The Provider is expected to be responsible for providing this service, liaising closely with the Council. Lincolnshire's Shared Lives Service is available to any person aged 16 and over who has been assessed as having eligible care and support needs which may be met through a Shared Lives arrangement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031995-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Elena Carretero
Contact Email
elena.garcia-carretero@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522552222

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSS (UK

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