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title: "Shared Lives Independent Review - Lot 4b Social Care (Adults and Children's) - ESPO 664_25"
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# Shared Lives Independent Review - Lot 4b Social Care (Adults and Children's) - ESPO 664_25

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-007c1e53-f2db-4f9d-948a-471a2b3b4c23

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Shared Lives Independent Review - Lot 4b Social Care (Adults and Children's) - ESPO 664_25" under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services". The procurement, using a selective restricted procedure, aims to evaluate and improve the quality of care provided within the Shared Lives programme. Commencing on April 27, 2026, the awarded contract will run until October 26, 2026, with a total contract value of £67,575. This award stage highlights the commitment to social care reforms, with key objectives outlined in the review to enhance services in England.

This tender represents an important opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement prioritises businesses of this scale for the delivery of services. With a focus on rigorous assessment and sustainable service model strategies, the initiative offers business growth prospects in the social care sector. Ideal applicants would be businesses dedicated to social care innovations and capable of providing comprehensive evaluations and developmental recommendations. Caja Ltd, identified as the supplier, fits this profile with its strategic location in Staffordshire. Such contracts open doors to influence and contribute positively to the public sector and community welfare development.

## Notice

The key objectives of the review are to: * Evaluate the quality of care and support provided to individuals. * Assess the recruitment, training, and support provided to Shared Lives carers. * Review the governance, policies, and procedures in place. * Identify financial sustainability and whether the current model is achieving best value for GCC. * Assess compliance with regulatory and safeguarding requirements. * Gather feedback from individuals, carers, and other stakeholders. * Provide recommendations for service improvement and future development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eda6652-352b-4908-85b0-d472422dc022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,575 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,575 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAJA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eda6652-352b-4908-85b0-d472422dc022

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eda6652-352b-4908-85b0-d472422dc022
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

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