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This OCDS record provides metadata for Wolverhampton City Council's upcoming single-supplier framework for Shared Lives management, offering community-based adult social care for individuals needing support, with a planned start date of July 2026.
Wolverhampton City Council seeks a single-supplier framework for a Shared Lives scheme, offering community-based, personalized care and support for adults and young people (16+) in the city, with a 2+1+1 year contract starting July 2026.
Wolverhampton City Council seeks a single supplier for a Shared Lives framework (2+1+1 years, starting July 2026, estimated £4.7M) to provide community-based adult social care for residents needing support under the Care Act 2014 or Children Act 1989.
Wolverhampton City Council is seeking a single supplier for a Shared Lives social care management framework, providing community-based support for individuals in need, commencing July 2026 with an estimated value of £4.7 million.
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This tender provides a clear description of the required social care service but suffers from critical omissions regarding evaluation criteria, which significantly impacts fairness and clarity for potential bidders. The lack of e-submission is also a practical drawback.
The tender defines the procedure and CPV codes correctly, and the submission deadline is reasonable. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria is a significant legal compliance issue concerning transparency and equal treatment. Minor gaps include a missing liable person and empty procedure codes.
The description of the 'Shared Lives' service is exceptionally clear and unambiguous. However, the critical omission of evaluation criteria, and the lack of explicitly mentioned financial requirements and mandatory exclusion grounds, severely reduces the overall clarity for bidders on how to prepare and submit a compliant and competitive proposal.
Most basic information, including title, reference, organization, value, and duration, is present. Documents are also attached. However, the tender is incomplete due to the critical absence of evaluation criteria and explicit financial requirements, which are fundamental components for bidders.
The most significant fairness concern is the complete absence of evaluation criteria, making it impossible for bidders to understand how their proposals will be judged. While requirements do not appear tailored, the lack of e-submission also presents a minor barrier to equal access.
The lack of electronic submission support is a notable practical drawback in modern procurement. While the contract start date and duration are clear, the absence of an explicit document URL and detailed financing information (beyond estimated value) slightly reduces practicality.
The data provided is largely consistent and logical, with dates aligning well. Minor inconsistencies include the missing 'Liable Person' and empty codes for the procedure type.
The 'Shared Lives' service itself is inherently social, addressing significant community needs. However, the tender documentation does not explicitly include additional green procurement criteria, innovation focus, or social aspects beyond the core service delivery.
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