Scope
Reference
PS/2024/155
Description
The Authority's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of a Shared Lives Scheme within Thurrock.
The Supplier will assess service users moving into Shared Lives placements and manage, monitor and review those placements, service users and carers.
The service will also include the recruitment, vetting, assessing, and training of Shared Lives carers, along with the provision of support groups, social activities and events designed to promote strong networking amongst Shared Lives carers.
Further information can be found in the specification.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,920,250.18 excluding VAT
- £3,920,250.18 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 1 April 2031
- 5 years, 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Submission
Tender submission deadline
15 April 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 May 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 12 March 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | The Authority seeks to award the contract on the basis of Most Advantageous Tender, with price weighted at 40% and quality weighted at 60%. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the specific... |
Price |
Weighting description
The Authority seeks to award the contract on the basis of Most Advantageous Tender, with price weighted at 40% and quality weighted at 60%. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the specific criteria set out in the Invitation to Tender document.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The aim of the contract is to continue the growth of the scheme though the established service delivery model. Market engagement was therefore not considered to be an essential need for this service.
Contracting authority
Thurrock Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMHW-1723-WDCD
New Road
Grays
RM17 6SL
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Region: UKH32 - Thurrock
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government