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title: "Management of Shared Lives Scheme"
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# Management of Shared Lives Scheme

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95a250e1-9862-4cba-a5eb-c1d3cc0d13a3

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## Summary

The Somerset Council has initiated a tender process for the "Management of Shared Lives Scheme" to provide care and support services for individuals aged 16+ seeking independent living. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 10th June 2024, with a contract period starting from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2029.

This tender offers opportunities for small and voluntary community service enterprises interested in providing health and social work services. Businesses in the care industry focusing on community-based support could find this tender suitable for their growth. The Somerset Council, as the buying organization, aims to engage with suitable businesses to enhance the effectiveness of the Shared Lives Scheme and broaden its impact within the community.

## Notice

Shared Lives is a care and support service for people aged 16+ who want to live independently in their community, with the support of a Shared Lives Carer and community network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2732318-86b2-4085-ae64-a8353a6099ab |
| 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 | 9 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,730,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 May 2024 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2732318-86b2-4085-ae64-a8353a6099ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2732318-86b2-4085-ae64-a8353a6099ab
  9th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6eae7076-f8fe-ee11-812a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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