--- title: "Shared Lives Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-315dfe10-6572-40db-962c-e69962f2de6d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-315dfe10-6572-40db-962c-e69962f2de6d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-315dfe10-6572-40db-962c-e69962f2de6d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-315dfe10-6572-40db-962c-e69962f2de6d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-08" --- # Shared Lives Service Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-315dfe10-6572-40db-962c-e69962f2de6d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-315dfe10-6572-40db-962c-e69962f2de6d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-315dfe10-6572-40db-962c-e69962f2de6d.json) ## Summary Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a single provider to manage a countywide Shared Lives Service, commencing on 1st April 2025, with the contract running until 31st March 2035. This procurement, currently at the tender stage, is classified under CPV 85310000 (Social work services). The service involves matching individuals over 16 years with social care needs to approved carers, potentially in a live-in, daytime, or short break arrangement. The contract, valued between £15 million and £25 million, will operate across Lincolnshire, England. The tender process follows an open procedure, with the submission deadline on 9th December 2024 at 10:00 am GMT. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in social care services, particularly those adept at managing care schemes and community integration programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to bid, aligning with Lincolnshire County Council's goal to expand and diversify the Shared Lives model. Suitable businesses will have expertise in recruiting, training, and supporting carers, managing matching processes, and promoting social care services to stakeholders and the public. Successful participation can enhance the provider's reputation and operational scale within the social care sector. ## Notice Lincolnshire County Council is looking for one provider to deliver a countywide Shared Lives Service from the1st April 2025. In Shared Lives, an adult or young person (over 16 years) with social care needs 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 Council wishes to see growth in the availability and utilisation of Shared Lives arrangements in Lincolnshire, both in terms of the volume of people being supported across arrangements and diversity of need. Shared Lives arrangements are set up and supported by Shared Lives schemes who are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The provider will be responsible for the following duties (for more information please see our specification detailed in the Tender pack): - To recruit, assess, support, monitor and train Shared Lives Carers. - Ensure there are adequate numbers of Shared Lives Carers available to facilitate successful matching with referred individuals. - Managing and supporting the matching process. - Promote and publicise the Shared Lives model and service. - Work in partnership with the Council on all aspects of the Shared Lives service including building and maintaining strong relationships with referring practitioners and teams. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807027c0-ccd1-43ee-a137-445825c98da4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN1 1YL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Carholme | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2024 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807027c0-ccd1-43ee-a137-445825c98da4 - 8 Nov 2024 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5462338-1ce4-4a3b-837f-c67ce5a77b41 - 8 Nov 2024 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9a7f7c-ba8c-4930-b008-001053bdbe15 - 8 Nov 2024 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd303cbf-6566-41f4-94a7-68d136ba765f - 8 Nov 2024 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e293c15-f1b3-4551-8698-69404b1f1621 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807027c0-ccd1-43ee-a137-445825c98da4 8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5462338-1ce4-4a3b-837f-c67ce5a77b41 8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9a7f7c-ba8c-4930-b008-001053bdbe15 8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd303cbf-6566-41f4-94a7-68d136ba765f 8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e293c15-f1b3-4551-8698-69404b1f1621 8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2ef1d5f9-ae28-ef11-812c-005056b64545 Advert - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=309150f0-4091-ef11-8130-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Advert - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/View?advertId=309150f0-4091-ef11-8130-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Advert - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/View?advertId=309150f0-4091-ef11-8130-005056b64545 Advert - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=309150f0-4091-ef11-8130-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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