Scope
Reference
CWC25110
Description
City of Wolverhampton Council are preparing to go out to tender for the Shared Lives service.
Shared Lives is a unique person-centred model of care where adults live with trained carers in their homes, sharing everyday life, routines, and community. Regulated by the CQC and delivered through local schemes, it offers flexible support in a real home environment-building trusted relationships that promote independence, wellbeing, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Shared Lives is a unique form of social care based on the simple but transformative power of human relationships. In Shared Lives, a young person or adult assessed as needing care and support is matched with a Shared Lives carer by their local CQC regulated Shared Lives scheme. Together, they share a home, family, and community life. People receive person-centred care and support in a place which feels like home. The service is provided by individuals or families (Shared Lives Carers). In many cases the individual requiring support will become a permanent part of the Shared Lives family and in other cases the individual will utilise the support for short breaks.
We are currently publishing this pre-market engagement opportunity to help shape the service specification for the service. There is a questionnaire to be completed by Wednesday 15th October 2025.
The contract will be for two years with plus one, plus one extension options.
It is planned that the tender will be published late October 2025.
You can access the information by responding at www.wolverhamptontenders.com
Total value (estimated)
- £4,778,702 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Engagement
Engagement deadline
15 October 2025
Engagement process description
The pre-market engagement is being conducted via a questionnaire. This is available at www.wolverhamptontenders.com
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Wolverhampton City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
United Kingdom
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government