Tenders

Shared Lives

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Deadline
10 days left
March 13, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
013418-2026
Value
£5,734,442
Location
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Published
February 23, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 13, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 06, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 13, 2026

Contract Start Date

June 30, 2026

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Budget
£5,734,442
Duration
24 months
Location
West Midlands
Type
Other
63
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The Authority intends to commission a single-supplier framework for Shared Lives management. The Provider will deliver a Shared Lives Scheme in Wolverhampton that will be provided to individuals assessed as needing care and support under the Care Act 2014 or Children Act 1989, who reside in the City of Wolverhampton. While Shared Lives is primarily designed for adults aged 18 and over, it can begin working with young people from age 16 as part of transitional planning into adult services. Shared Lives is a form of community-based adult social care in which individuals receive support from a Shared Lives Carer, either by living in the carer's home on a short-term or long-term basis, or through day support and respite arrangements. It is not residential or nursing care in the traditional sense, but offers a personalised, family-style alternative. The framework will be for two years with plus one, plus one extension options (2 + 1 + 1). The framework is intended to commence on 1st July 2026.

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Requirements & Qualifications

19 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (5)
Technical (8)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 2026-03-13 at 12:00:00 UTC.
--The bid must be for a single-supplier framework.
--The bid must address the provision of a Shared Lives Scheme commencing on 1st July 2026.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--None explicitly mentioned in the provided summaries.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--The bidder must be capable of operating as a single supplier for the framework.
--The bidder must be able to provide services to individuals residing in the City of Wolverhampton.
--The bidder must be able to provide care and support under the Care Act 2014 or Children Act 1989.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS8
--The bidder must deliver a Shared Lives Scheme.
--The bidder must provide community-based adult social care.
--The bidder must facilitate support from a Shared Lives Carer.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--None explicitly mentioned in the provided summaries.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
013418-2026_ocds_record.json

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.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
013418-2026_ocds_release.json

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.

Official PDF VersionPDF
013418-2026_official.pdf

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.

Tender NoticeHTM
013418-2026.html

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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63
Good

Tender Quality Score

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.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

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.

Missing evaluation criteria
Missing 'Liable Person'
Clarity55/100

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.

Missing evaluation criteria
No explicit financial requirements mentioned
Completeness60/100

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.

Missing evaluation criteria
No explicit financial requirements mentioned
Fairness55/100

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.

Missing evaluation criteria
No e-submission
Practicality60/100

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.

No e-submission
Document URL not explicitly provided
Data Consistency90/100

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.

Missing 'Liable Person'
Empty procedure codes
Sustainability50/100

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.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit innovation focus

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of the service required
All basic tender information (title, reference, organization, value, duration) is provided
CPV code is appropriately assigned
No disputes or suspensions reported
Documents are available and processed

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria
Lack of explicit financial requirements
No support for electronic submission (e-submission)
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
No specific green or innovation procurement focus

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish detailed evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Clarify financial requirements and mandatory exclusion grounds for bidders.
3. Implement electronic submission capabilities to enhance accessibility and efficiency.

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