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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1f39d97-64a2-472c-b38a-0a9b29c32c76

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## Summary

The Essex County Council is inviting tenders for the "Essex Shared Lives Scheme," an initiative aimed at providing vital support and accommodation services to vulnerable adults aged 16 and above throughout Essex. The procurement is classified under health and social work services, with the tender period ending on 25th August 2017 at 23:59:59 BST. The legally binding contract will commence on 1st December 2017 and conclude on 30th November 2020. This is an open procurement process, enabling a wide range of service providers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in support services for vulnerable individuals. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing high-quality care and accommodation solutions will be well-positioned to compete. Given the scope of the service, businesses offering short-term placements, respite care, and robust support for independence are particularly suited to bid for this contract.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: Date: 25/08/2017 Local time: 12:00 Read: Date: 11/09/2017 Local time: 10:00 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/192f7073-36ef-4d48-8a7c-040ed5d4828f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2017 at 10:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192f7073-36ef-4d48-8a7c-040ed5d4828f
- 26 Aug 2017 at 08:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192f7073-36ef-4d48-8a7c-040ed5d4828f
- 3 Aug 2017 at 13:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192f7073-36ef-4d48-8a7c-040ed5d4828f
- 27 Jul 2017 at 11:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192f7073-36ef-4d48-8a7c-040ed5d4828f
- 21 Jul 2017 at 07:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192f7073-36ef-4d48-8a7c-040ed5d4828f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192f7073-36ef-4d48-8a7c-040ed5d4828f
  26th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Health-and-social-work-services./22V24SN6Y3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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