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title: "Shared Lives Services"
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# Shared Lives Services

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788927

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council has released a tender for a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework titled "Shared Lives Services." This tender focuses on the industry category of social services, specifically providing long-term and respite placements for adults aged 18+ and young people transitioning from children's services. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested suppliers must submit their electronic submissions by 12:00 on 3rd June 2025. The tender process uses an open procedure method, facilitating fair competition among providers. The placement services are to be delivered within and around the Glasgow City boundary, with a total contract value of £5,421,300 GBP.

This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in the social care sector, especially those specialising in services for individuals with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions, and mental health needs. Successful providers will collaborate with Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership and other local stakeholders, thereby fostering strong community ties and enhancing service delivery. Businesses with a solid plan for innovative service provision and integration within the local community, as well as membership with Shared Lives Plus, will be well-positioned to compete and grow through this framework. Interested parties must ensure they meet minimal experience, financial viability, and regulatory requirements to be eligible for award.

## Notice

The contract is for a multi-lot Framework. The Service is the provision of long-term Shared Lives Placements in and around Glasgow City for adults aged 18+ and Shared Lives Respite Placements for adults and young people age 16+, including young adults in transition from children's services to adult services, and who have: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments -learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs -any combination of the above Providers will be innovative in the delivery and promotion of the Service and have a strong plan to deliver a Shared Lives Services to Individuals requiring support. Providers will require to remain knowledgeable about the latest developments in Shared Lives Services nationally, through membership of Shared Lives Plus, the national charitable coordinating body for Shared Lives Services. Providers will have a vision that fits with the ethos underpinning Shared Lives, in line with Care Inspectorate requirements and Shared Lives Plus good practice guidance. The development of positive links within the local community is of key importance and as such, Providers will be competent in linking into local resources and ensuring the Shared Lives Service is well connected in the communities where individuals in Shared Lives Placements are based. Providers will work in partnership with Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) social work, health and commissioning staff, other Shared Lives Providers on this Framework, as well as specialist health inpatient staff from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) when appropriate to successfully deliver the Service and expand the number of Long Term Shared Lives Placements and Shared Lives Respite Placements in and around Glasgow City.

### Lot Information

Long Term Shared Lives Placements

LOT 1 A long-term Shared Lives Placement that is intended to be permanent for Adults aged 18+. Each Placement is required to include 28 nights (periods of 24 hours) of respite per annum as standard. Will be delivered at either Standard or Enhanced service level as determined by the Council's banding assessment detailed in Appendix 1 of the Service Specification and, . Purchased separately from this Lot where required - The provision of additional periods of respite for adults aged 18+ already in long-term Shared Lives Placements and who have been assessed, by the Council, as needing more than the 28 nights (periods of 24 hours) of respite which requires to be included as a core component of the Long-term Shared Lives Placement. Will be delivered at the already determined standard or enhanced banding for the long-term placement . The Lots in this Tender were tied and therefore Bidders applying to Lot 1 were required to also bid for Lot 2.. Shared Lives placements for individuals aged 18+ with any or a combination of the following assessed needs: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments -learning disabilities and or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs -young adults in transition from children's services to adult services with any of the needs identified above -or any combination of the above

Shared Lives Respite Placements

LOT 2 Shared Lives Respite Placements for eligible adults and young people Age 16+, including young adults in transition from children's services to adult services Age 16+ who are not currently living in a long-term Shared Lives Placement. To be provided in nights, and for a period of no less than 24 hours and, . Shared Lives Respite Placements for adults 18+ who are currently in a long-term Shared Lives Placement, and where additional respite (over and above the 28 nights provided as standard) is identified as required by the Council and cannot be provided by the current Shared Lives Provider delivering the long-term Placement. . Will be delivered at either Standard or Enhanced service level as determined by the Council's banding assessment detailed in Appendix 1 of the Service Specification . . The Lots in this Tender were tied and therefore Bidders applying to Lot 2 were also required to bid for Lot 1.. Shared Lives Respite for adults and young people aged 16+ with any or a combination of the following assessed needs: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments -learning disabilities and or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs -young adults in transition from children's services to adult services with any of the needs identified above -or any combination of the above

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543222 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,421,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,421,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543222
- 17 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528616
- 28 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522701

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522701
  Shared Lives Services - The Council is publishing this PIN to give Providers advance notice of their intention to establish a multi-supplier, multi- lot framework agreement through a future tender opportunity. . The Council seeks innovative approaches from Providers in the delivery and promotion of Shared Lives Services. Providers will have a responsibility to remain knowledgeable about the latest developments in Shared Lives Services nationally, through either having or gaining membership with the Shared Lives Plus scheme. . The model centres on Shared Lives Carers sharing their home, family and community life in the interest of offering Service Users the opportunity for fulfilling, safe and active lives. Service Users will integrate with, and become part of family life, participating in family events with the Shared Lives Carer and getting to know and enjoy the Carer's family and friends. The Shared Lives Service Providers will ensure a focus on high quality personalised support which meets the needs and requirements of the individuals as identified in their outcome-based support plan.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528616
  Shared Lives Services - This is a multi-lot, multi Supplier Framework. The Service is the provision of long-term Shared Lives Placements in and around Glasgow City for adults aged 18+ and Shared Lives Respite Placements for adults and young people age 16+, including young adults in transition from children's services to adult services, and who have: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments -learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs -any combination of the above Providers require to be innovative in the delivery and promotion of the Service and have a strong plan to deliver a Shared Lives Service for Individuals requiring support. Providers are required to remain knowledgeable about the latest developments in Shared Lives Services nationally, through membership of Shared Lives Plus, the national charitable coordinating body for Shared Lives Services. Providers will have a vision that fits with the ethos underpinning Shared Lives, in line with Care Inspectorate requirements and Shared Lives Plus good practice guidance. The development of positive links within the local community is of key importance and as such, Providers will be competent in linking into local resources and ensuring the Shared Lives Service is well connected in the communities where individuals in Shared Lives Placements are based. Providers will work in partnership with Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) social work, health and commissioning staff, other Shared Lives Providers on this Framework, as well as specialist health inpatient staff from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) when appropriate to successfully deliver the Service and expand the number of Long Term Shared Lives Placements and Shared Lives Respite Placements in and around Glasgow City.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543222
  Shared Lives Services - The contract is for a multi-lot Framework. The Service is the provision of long-term Shared Lives Placements in and around Glasgow City for adults aged 18+ and Shared Lives Respite Placements for adults and young people age 16+, including young adults in transition from children's services to adult services, and who have: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments -learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs -any combination of the above Providers will be innovative in the delivery and promotion of the Service and have a strong plan to deliver a Shared Lives Services to Individuals requiring support. Providers will require to remain knowledgeable about the latest developments in Shared Lives Services nationally, through membership of Shared Lives Plus, the national charitable coordinating body for Shared Lives Services. Providers will have a vision that fits with the ethos underpinning Shared Lives, in line with Care Inspectorate requirements and Shared Lives Plus good practice guidance. The development of positive links within the local community is of key importance and as such, Providers will be competent in linking into local resources and ensuring the Shared Lives Service is well connected in the communities where individuals in Shared Lives Placements are based. Providers will work in partnership with Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) social work, health and commissioning staff, other Shared Lives Providers on this Framework, as well as specialist health inpatient staff from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) when appropriate to successfully deliver the Service and expand the number of Long Term Shared Lives Placements and Shared Lives Respite Placements in and around Glasgow City.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788927
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/regulation/5
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=a2da1684-c3d7-4196-ac73-e334489b0d83&_ncp=1744198910513.49077-1
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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