---
title: "Shared Lives Re-Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f5f8"
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buyer: "DUDLEY MBC"
published: "2023-08-22"
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# Shared Lives Re-Tender

Buyer: DUDLEY MBC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f5f8

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## Summary

The Dudley MBC is inviting tenders for the "Shared Lives Re-Tender" project in the social work and related services category. The procurement process aims to deliver a Shared Lives Scheme in Dudley, providing support and accommodation to adults and young people with complex needs. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2029. The submission deadline for bids is 29th September 2023 at 15:00 GMT, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day at 13:00 GMT.

This tender opportunity by Dudley MBC offers a chance for businesses in the social work and related services sector to compete. Companies specialising in providing care and support to adults and young people with complex needs or mental health conditions are potential candidates. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing fair competition for businesses looking to expand their services in delivering Shared Lives Provision in the Dudley area.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024653-2023 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | 18/08/2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,582,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY MBC |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| 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 | TLG36 Dudley |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2023 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024653-2023

## Notice URLs

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