--- title: "Shared Lives for Adults in Norfolk" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1be877f-bb57-4f94-a69b-740617bd8bcf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1be877f-bb57-4f94-a69b-740617bd8bcf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1be877f-bb57-4f94-a69b-740617bd8bcf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1be877f-bb57-4f94-a69b-740617bd8bcf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-29" --- # Shared Lives for Adults in Norfolk Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1be877f-bb57-4f94-a69b-740617bd8bcf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1be877f-bb57-4f94-a69b-740617bd8bcf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1be877f-bb57-4f94-a69b-740617bd8bcf.json) ## Summary The Norfolk County Council is preparing to initiate a tender titled "Shared Lives for Adults in Norfolk," aimed at providing a Shared Lives Service for various adult groups, including those with disabilities and mental health needs. This tender is categorised under health and social work services, with a focus on aiding individuals who require support in their living arrangements. The open procurement process will conclude on 29th October 2021, while the contract period is set to commence from 1st April 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with Norfolk County Council by submitting their contact details through the specified correspondence facility before 13th August. This tender presents significant opportunities for social care providers, particularly those specialising in community care services and support for vulnerable adults. Businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this tender aligns with their offerings. The cost-effective provision of care services, as invoked by the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, provides a competitive advantage to firms aiming to collaborate with the local authority and enhance the recruitment and retention of care staff across the region. ## Notice Norfolk County Council intends to tender for the provision of a Shared Lives Service for Adults in Norfolk from the following groups: o Children with Disability 16+ o Learning Disability o Physical Disability o Older People o Dementia o Mental Health. Shared Lives is a type of care for people with social care needs who are unable to live independently or may not wish to live alone, and is an alternative to supported living, home care or residential care. Shared Lives Carers offer care and support in their own home. Shared Lives services have the potential to help Norfolk County Council meet requirements placed on local authorities under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012. Shared Lives offers a proven and cost effective way of augmenting the recruitment and retention of care staff elsewhere in the social care system At this stage we are using the prior information notice to alert the market to a forthcoming tender. If you wish to engage with Norfolk County Council to discuss this opportunity, please email your contact details through in-tend using the correspondence facility. The meetings will be carried out over TEAMS and before 13th August. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b5c63c-790a-4da6-8cce-9e46400f2725 | | 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 | 29 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 29 Sep 2021 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b5c63c-790a-4da6-8cce-9e46400f2725 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b5c63c-790a-4da6-8cce-9e46400f2725 29th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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