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title: "Provision of Shared Lives Service for Adults in the London Borough of Redbridge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ffa6"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE"
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# Provision of Shared Lives Service for Adults in the London Borough of Redbridge

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ffa6

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## Summary

The London Borough of Redbridge has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Shared Lives Service for Adults" to THE GRACE EYRE FOUNDATION. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services, specifically under 'Social work and related services'. This initiative is focused on equipping adults who need long-term support by matching them with approved carers, offering a home-sharing model. The contract begins on 1st February 2026 and is initially set to conclude on 31st January 2027, with potential extensions available until 2031. Key dates include a scheduled signature on 30th December 2025, and the standstill period ending on 18th December 2025. The services will be rendered in Ilford, ensuring comprehensive support is provided year-round.

This procurement presents vital business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social care services. Businesses experienced in managing care services, especially those capable of recruiting and training carers, would be perfectly suited to this tender. The contract valued at up to £660,000 over five years, allows for significant revenue potential for businesses that demonstrate quality, price efficiency, and social value in their proposals. Additionally, businesses registered as a Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) or those prioritising social impacts, such as providing sustainable local employment, may find this contract especially fitting due to its community-centred requirements.

## Notice

The Authority sought to appoint a provider to deliver the provision of shared lives scheme for adults. The service shall provide a Service for a Provision of Shared Lives to adults who need long term support to match them with a carefully approved Carer. The carer shares their home, family and community life and provide care and support to the person with care needs. Shared Lives Carers can also offer day respite arrangements. The Provider shall work flexibly to ensure service users' needs and choices are respected and promoted. Shared Lives Carers will be recruited, trained and approved by the provider of the Shared Lives Service. The provider will have a regular panel that recruits, trains, vets and tracks progress of potential future carers to match them with people's needs. The care and support provided by the carers will be in accordance with the persons support plan. People are supported to become as resilient and independent as possible, and to have equal life opportunities. The service will be provided by Shared Lives Carers 7 days a week and be supportive where necessary during the night and deliver the support over 365 days per year. Carers will be entitled to 28 days per year for carers break with pay. This will be carefully planned with the Carer, provider and LBR care managers so that there is minimum disruption to the service user. The duration of the contract will be from the 1st February 2026 and subject to earlier termination in accordance with the Contract, to continue until midnight on 31st January 2027 with the option to extend for four periods of twelve months each up to 31st January 2031.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081100-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | £660,000 |
| Awards value | £382,604 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE |
| Locality | ILFORD |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG1 1NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Electoral ward | Ilford Town |
| Westminster constituency | Ilford South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE GRACE EYRE FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 14:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081100-2025
- 9 Apr 2025 at 12:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013962-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081100-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013962-2025
  9th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.grace-eyre.org
- http://www.redbridge.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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