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Shared Lives

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 14:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 11:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement opportunity, titled "Shared Lives," is initiated by Slough Borough Council, primarily dealing with health and social work services. This initiative, part of community-based adult social care, seeks to provide support through Shared Lives Carers in Slough, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with key milestone dates such as the response deadline for the Request for Information (RFI) on 30th June 2026, and a future notice date planned for 5th January 2027. The procurement complies with the legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54 and is managed under the "light touch" regime, allowing flexibility in service procurement for local authorities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage due to the suitability criteria. The contract period is planned from 1st July 2027 to 30th June 2030, with potential for renewal, providing long-term engagement prospects. By participating in this tender, businesses can deepen their market presence within the regional community care services sector, fostering growth and enhancing service delivery capacities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shared Lives

Notice Description

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 Council is seeking the views from the provider market on this future procurement opportunity.

Planning Information

Potential Providers are to download the RFI questionnaire and return it via the e-procurement portal by the deadline. https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Login. Reference SBC 039054

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056752-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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