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title: "Management of Shared Lives Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04585a"
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# Management of Shared Lives Scheme

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04585a

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## Summary

Somerset Council recently concluded the procurement process for the "Management of Shared Lives Scheme," classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000). This open procedure tender, which spanned several key dates from May 2024 to August 2024, involves providing care and support through the Shared Lives approach for disabled or older individuals. The contract, valued at £2.73 million, was awarded on 7th August 2024 to Shared Lives South West, operating in the UKK23 region. The procurement method was an electronic submission, ensuring ease of access and transparency.

Businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in community-based support systems, can view this tender as an opportunity for growth. The Shared Lives Scheme requires high-quality, adaptable care solutions, creating openings for SMEs focused on innovative support models and holistic, community-integrated care. Participation in such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish their reputation in the public sector. This tender provides a significant long-term business opportunity with potential extensions, fostering sustained growth and stability.

## Notice

Shared Lives is a type of care and support defined by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) where an individual or family (the Shared Lives Carer) is paid to include a disabled or older person (the Person) in their family and community life. In most cases the Person lives with the Shared Lives Carer and their family on a long-term basis, although Shared Lives Carers can also support people living in their own homes through day support at the Shared Lives Carers home, provide respite care for an unpaid family Carer(s) or act as a "stepping stone" for someone who wants to live independently.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1.5 The types of care and support that Somerset Council (the Council) wishes to commission through a Shared Lives approach includes: a. Long term accommodation and care and support. b. Short breaks, including breaks provided at short notice (Short Notice Breaks), for example to respond to Carer illness where the Person does not require specialist crisis support. c. Daytime support. d. Rehabilitative or intermediate support.

Renewal: Contract extension(s) available for up to a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026260-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,730,000 |
| Lots value | £2,730,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,730,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARED LIVES SOUTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026260-2024
- 9 May 2024 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014842-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=f7d2d5fc-190d-ef11-812b-005056b64545
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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