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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is overseeing the procurement process for the "NHS-676-Adult Shared Lives Service," focusing on the health industry within the Highland Council area, excluding Argyll and Bute. This open procedure tender is currently active, falling under the services category. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 31st August 2026, with submissions accepted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland. The procurement is supported by a budget of £567,000, aiming to provide relevant services for adults with various social care needs. This tender adopts the Light Touch Regime as mentioned in the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and requires providers to be registered with the Care Inspectorate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult care services, particularly those experienced in handling physical disabilities, sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and mental health needs. Companies with a strong knowledge of Shared Lives services have the chance to secure long-term contracts or regular placements, thus enhancing their offerings and increasing market presence. Registered providers with a track record in delivering high-quality social care services and those familiar with Shared Lives Plus memberships will find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities. Moreover, community benefits are integrated into the requirements, presenting an additional value proposition for eligible, community-focused organisations.

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Notice Title

NHS-676-Adult Shared Lives Service

Notice Description

Provision of an Adult Shared Lives Service in Highland (excluding Argyll and Bute)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Shared Lives Service for adults aged 18 and over and for young adults aged 16 and over, who live in Highland, within the boundaries of The Highland Council area. This will be either as a long term placement or as a regular caring arrangement to provide a short break for an unpaid carer. The aims of the service are to deliver placements for the clients groups who have social care needs as follows: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairment -learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs or -any combination of the above.. This tender is adopting the Light Touch Regime as covered by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 Bidders are required to be registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide Adult Placement Services. Bidders are required to remain knowledgeable about the latest developments in Shared Lives services nationally, through membership of Shared Lives Plus and develop services accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836207
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561386
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£567,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£567,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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