--- title: "NHS-676-Adult Shared Lives Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836207" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836207" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836207.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836207.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND" published: "2026-07-31" --- # NHS-676-Adult Shared Lives Service Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836207 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836207) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836207.json) ## Summary NHS Highland is overseeing the procurement process for the "NHS-676-Adult Shared Lives Service," focusing on the health industry within the Highland Council area, excluding Argyll and Bute. This open procedure tender is currently active, falling under the services category. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 31st August 2026, with submissions accepted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland. The procurement is supported by a budget of £567,000, aiming to provide relevant services for adults with various social care needs. This tender adopts the Light Touch Regime as mentioned in the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and requires providers to be registered with the Care Inspectorate. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult care services, particularly those experienced in handling physical disabilities, sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and mental health needs. Companies with a strong knowledge of Shared Lives services have the chance to secure long-term contracts or regular placements, thus enhancing their offerings and increasing market presence. Registered providers with a track record in delivering high-quality social care services and those familiar with Shared Lives Plus memberships will find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities. Moreover, community benefits are integrated into the requirements, presenting an additional value proposition for eligible, community-focused organisations. ## Notice Provision of an Adult Shared Lives Service in Highland (excluding Argyll and Bute) ### Lot Information Lot 1 The provision of a Shared Lives Service for adults aged 18 and over and for young adults aged 16 and over, who live in Highland, within the boundaries of The Highland Council area. This will be either as a long term placement or as a regular caring arrangement to provide a short break for an unpaid carer. The aims of the service are to deliver placements for the clients groups who have social care needs as follows: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairment -learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs or -any combination of the above.. This tender is adopting the Light Touch Regime as covered by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 Bidders are required to be registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide Adult Placement Services. Bidders are required to remain knowledgeable about the latest developments in Shared Lives services nationally, through membership of Shared Lives Plus and develop services accordingly. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561386 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £567,000 | | Lots value | £567,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV2 3BW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness South | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## 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 - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561386 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561386 NHS-676-Adult Shared Lives Service - Provision of an Adult Shared Lives Service in Highland (excluding Argyll and Bute) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836207 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836207 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-procurement-policy-handbook/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836207 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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