---
title: "Shared Lives"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06105a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06105a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-28"
---

# Shared Lives

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06105a

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## Summary

The procurement process, organised by Cornwall Council, is currently at the planning stage for the "Shared Lives" service. This service focuses on providing support within the community, particularly for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and older people. The scheme involves individuals living with host families, known as Shared Lives Carers, who provide the necessary care. Cornwall Council has the largest shared lives provision in the South West, currently supporting 115 individuals long-term and 60 through short-breaks. The service is classified under "Other community, social and personal services" and is valued at GBP 13.5 million. The open procurement process will begin with future notices expected by 24th July 2026, and the contract is planned to run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032, with services delivered in the UKK3 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations with capabilities in social care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the contract is deemed suitable for these types of businesses. The extensive support required across different demographic groups highlights an opportunity for companies that specialise in tailored community support services or have experience with fostering social care in home settings. As Cornwall Council embarks on this substantial community service project, interested parties with expertise in managing adult placement services or other community services will find this a fitting opportunity to expand their operations.

## Notice

Shared Lives is an adult placement service, predominantly utilised by adults with learning disabilities/and or autism, but also supporting older people and people with mental health conditions. Indiviudals live in the home of the host family (referred to as a Shared Lives Carer) and receive the care and support required. Cornwall has the largest shared lives provision in the South West, with 115 people being supported long-term and 60 people being regularly supported with short-breaks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007372-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 09:13 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007372-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007372-2026
  28th January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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