--- title: "Shared Lives Re-Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48d73bb5-1c89-4dd7-b0fa-9e1677da5e29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48d73bb5-1c89-4dd7-b0fa-9e1677da5e29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48d73bb5-1c89-4dd7-b0fa-9e1677da5e29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48d73bb5-1c89-4dd7-b0fa-9e1677da5e29.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-18" --- # Shared Lives Re-Tender Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48d73bb5-1c89-4dd7-b0fa-9e1677da5e29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48d73bb5-1c89-4dd7-b0fa-9e1677da5e29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48d73bb5-1c89-4dd7-b0fa-9e1677da5e29.json) ## Summary The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Shared Lives Re-Tender" in the social work and related services category. This procurement involves delivering a Shared Lives Scheme in Dudley to provide care and support for adults with complex needs, mental ill health, and older adults. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 29th September 2023 and a contract period from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2027. This tender by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council offers opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises interested in providing services within the social work sector. Businesses capable of delivering support and accommodation for vulnerable adults in a family home setting are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement stage is currently active, providing a window for interested businesses to participate in the process and potentially secure a contract for service provision. ## Notice The Provider will deliver a Shared Lives Scheme in Dudley that: - Will be provided for all adult person's assessed as being in need of care and support under the Care Act 2014 Eligibility Criteria, who live in the borough of Dudley, this includes adults 18 upwards with complex needs, mental ill health and older adults. - Will provide support and accommodation to adults providing them with the opportunity to live in a family home with appropriate care and support. - Provide support for young people preparing for adulthood - The Scheme will attend Education and healthcare Plan (EHCP) reviews, Looked After Children (LAC) reviews and Pathway Plan Reviews to provide information and advice on Shared Lives for young people from 14+ as part of the initial planning. The Scheme will offer Short-Breaks post 16+, enabling the young adult to experience and become familiar with a Shared Lives Arrangement before they reach the age of 18. The Scheme will also provide guidance to Foster Carers on the assessment process to become Shared Lives Carers, should they wish to continue to support the eligible young adult post 18. - Provide arrangements that may be live in or short term including short breaks. Full details available in tender pack - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Help Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Help Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/717e7646-be7f-4e7c-b49c-0d4d2462f7aa | | 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 | 18 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY1 1HF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | St. James's | | Westminster constituency | Dudley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 18 Aug 2023 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/717e7646-be7f-4e7c-b49c-0d4d2462f7aa - 18 Aug 2023 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/717e7646-be7f-4e7c-b49c-0d4d2462f7aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/717e7646-be7f-4e7c-b49c-0d4d2462f7aa 18th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.dudley.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Help ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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