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title: "Essex Shared Lives Scheme"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Essex Shared Lives Scheme

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9474dc79-5711-486d-bc6d-506cbcdad2e2

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## Summary

The Essex County Council is seeking a supplier for the "Essex Shared Lives Scheme," aimed at delivering a high-quality Shared Lives Service to vulnerable adults aged 16 and above across Essex. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a total value of £4,000,000. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure, and it has now reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 17th October 2017. The service contract period commenced on 1st December 2017 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2020. The geographical focus is on the East of England, specifically within the County of Essex.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of delivering support services for vulnerable individuals. Ideal competitors may include organisations providing residential care, supported living services, or community-based support. As the contract is managed by a large contracting authority, suppliers with proven experience and capacity in delivering such services would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Engaging with this opportunity could enhance the service offerings and market presence of suitable businesses in the region.

## Notice

Delivery of a high quality Shared Lives Service to vulnerable adults from the age of 16 across the County of Essex. The Service shall provide support and/or accommodation to move in with or regularly visit an approved carer who provides either long term accommodation with care and/or support in the home, a short term placement to support move-on to independence, short breaks/respite with or without care, or day opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7485933-b467-4a5a-a93d-7e3c4b92c71b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2018 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7485933-b467-4a5a-a93d-7e3c4b92c71b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7485933-b467-4a5a-a93d-7e3c4b92c71b
  1st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=299795308
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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