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

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

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## Summary

Cornwall Council has initiated a public procurement process under the planning stage, titled "Shared Lives," which focuses on providing adult placement services in the South West, particularly in the region of UKK3. This service will benefit adults with learning disabilities, autism, older individuals, and those with mental health conditions. The procurement process is categorised under community, social, and personal services, scheduled for commencement on 1st April 2027, and expected to conclude by 31st March 2032. The initial phase is marked by market engagement activities, culminating on 23rd July 2026, with an ensuing future notice slated for issuance on 24th July 2026. The contract is valued at £13,500,000 gross, and follows a light-touch procurement regime.

This procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations proficient in community service delivery. With a focus on adult care, businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in working with individuals with learning disabilities and mental health support, could find this tender lucrative. The tender is inclusive, encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which can leverage the extended contract period to establish long-term service delivery partnerships. The significant budget allocation underscores the scale of service and opportunity for businesses prepared to support Cornwall Council in fulfilling its adult care objectives.

## 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.

### Planning Information

Market engagement - provider workshops and communication
Soft Market Test - provider information request

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007383-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 09:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007383-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007383-2026
  28th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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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