Scope
Reference
DN804632
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £13,000,000 excluding VAT
- £13,500,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032
- 5 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
24 July 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Cornwall Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRH-9827-DWLP
County Hall
Truro
TR1 3AY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Simon Watkins
Telephone: +44 1872
Email: simon.watkins@cornwall.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government