--- title: "Shared Lives Scheme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec41" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ec41" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ec41.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ec41.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-24" --- # Shared Lives Scheme Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec41 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ec41) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ec41.json) ## Summary Thurrock Council has completed the procurement process for the Shared Lives Scheme, a service provision initiative within Thurrock, United Kingdom. This open procurement, categorized under social work and related services, was awarded to Bettertogether Limited. The contract, governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, spans from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2031, with a potential extension up to March 2033. The procurement follows the light-touch regime and is covered by the GPA. The service involves assessing and managing Shared Lives placements, coupled with caregiver recruitment and training, enhancing social and networking activities among carers. The contract, valued at £3,986,025.38, was signed on 1st October 2025, marking its active status and completion of the award stage. This contract presents a notable opportunity for service providers in the social services sector to collaborate with sub-central government authorities like Thurrock Council. Companies capable of delivering community-based care services can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and enhance service reach. The scheme's focus on building strong networks and supporting caregivers suggests that organisations specialising in social work, community development, and caregiver support would be particularly well-suited to this contract. As an open procedure, this tender has enabled competitive participation, conducive for businesses that offer competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery standards. ## Notice The Authority's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of a Shared Lives Scheme within Thurrock. The Supplier will assess service users moving into Shared Lives placements and manage, monitor and review those placements, service users and carers. The service will also include the recruitment, vetting, assessing, and training of Shared Lives carers, along with the provision of support groups, social activities and events designed to promote strong networking amongst Shared Lives carers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068275-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 24 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | 2031-03-12 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,920,250 | | Lots value | £3,920,250 | | Awards value | £3,986,025 | | Contracts value | £3,986,025 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL | | Locality | GRAYS | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BETTERTOGETHER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2025 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068275-2025 - 9 Jun 2025 at 15:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031057-2025 - 10 Apr 2025 at 15:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014368-2025 - 12 Mar 2025 at 14:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009029-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068275-2025 24th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031057-2025 9th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014368-2025 10th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009029-2025 12th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1610 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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