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Shared Lives Services

Glasgow City Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:20.

Opportunity overview

The contract is for a multi-lot Framework. The Service is the provision of long-term Shared Lives Placements in and around Glasgow City for adults aged 18+ and Shared Lives Respite Placements for adults and young people age 16+, including young adults in transition from children’s services to adult services, and who have: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments -learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs -any combination of the above Providers will be innovative in the delivery and promotion of the Service and have a strong plan to deliver a Shared Lives Services to Individuals requiring support. Providers will require to remain knowledgeable about the latest developments in Shared Lives Services nationally, through membership of Shared Lives Plus, the national charitable coordinating body for Shared Lives Services. Providers will have a vision that fits with the ethos underpinning Shared Lives, in line with Care Inspectorate requirements and Shared Lives Plus good practice guidance. The development of positive links within the local community is of key importance and as such, Providers will be competent in linking into local resources and ensuring the Shared Lives Service is well connected in the communities where individuals in Shared Lives Placements are based. Providers will work in partnership with Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) social work, health and commissioning staff, other Shared Lives Providers on this Framework, as well as specialist health inpatient staff from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) when appropriate to successfully deliver the Service and expand the number of Long Term Shared Lives Placements and Shared Lives Respite Placements in and around Glasgow City.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Cornerstone Community Care

Match pending…
Contract value
£5.4m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
8 Sept 2025
Award ID
072673-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UK, G40 1DA, United Kingdom

Cornerstone Community Care

Match pending…
Contract value
£5.4m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
8 Sept 2025
Award ID
072673-2025-2
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UK, G40 1DA, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
  • CPV85300000 — Social work and related services
  • CPV85310000 — Social work services
  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation
  • CPV85311200 — Welfare services for disabled people

Lots

  • Long Term Shared Lives PlacementsValue not stated
  • Shared Lives Respite PlacementsValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
GCC006118SW
Status
complete
Procurement Method
open
Award Criteria Details
-Generic Questions minimum score of 60 required in each question to be eligible for award. Bidders who don't achieve this will be disqualified. . -Lot Specific Questions minimum score of 60 required in each lot to be eligible for award. As Lots are tied, Bidders who score less than 60 for Lot 1 or Lot 2 (or both) will be disqualified. . -Commercial Scoring is proportion to best price (lowest price) method whereby all Bidders will be rated against each other on their Rates (excluding VAT).
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
Lot 1 and Lot 2 are Tied and therefore Bidders may not bid for one Lot on it's own. Each Lot will be ranked.
Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
The extended duration of this Framework has been justified and agreed to support continuity of service delivery to supported individuals with protected characteristics, to support development of the model of care and to ensure sustainability of Providers delivering these services.

Tender Period

Ends
3 Jun 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
25 Feb 2025, 00:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Reduction Criteria
Criteria Pass/Fail- -Meet Insurance Levels/Requirements - See Additional Info -Evidence required Health & Safety criteria -Financial Viability Checks -Minimum Experience of 2 years’ experience within the last 3 years of providing Shared Lives Services or Adult Placement services. This experience must be within the three years prior to the date this tender was published -Care Inspectorate (or Equivalent) Grades - minimum Grade 3 required across all inspected themes for the most recent Adult Placement/Shared Lives service inspection - See additional Info -Care Inspectorate (or Equivalent) Registration for an Adult Placement Service -Confirm that relevant staff will undergo and pass a PVG check -Disclose if there is an improvement notice in place in relation to any Adult Shared Lives/Adult Placement Service, served by the Care Inspectorate -Have the policies listed in the Agreement -Hold or commit to obtain membership to Shared Lives Plus within 30 days of contract commencement

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Long Term Shared Lives Placements
Status
active
Description
LOT 1 A long-term Shared Lives Placement that is intended to be permanent for Adults aged 18+. Each Placement is required to include 28 nights (periods of 24 hours) of respite per annum as standard. Will be delivered at either Standard or Enhanced service level as determined by the Council’s banding assessment detailed in Appendix 1 of the Service Specification and, . Purchased separately from this Lot where required - The provision of additional periods of respite for adults aged 18+ already in long-term Shared Lives Placements and who have been assessed, by the Council, as needing more than the 28 nights (periods of 24 hours) of respite which requires to be included as a core component of the Long-term Shared Lives Placement. Will be delivered at the already determined standard or enhanced banding for the long-term placement . The Lots in this Tender were tied and therefore Bidders applying to Lot 1 were required to also bid for Lot 2. Additional information: Shared Lives placements for individuals aged 18+ with any or a combination of the following assessed needs: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments -learning disabilities and or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs -young adults in transition from children’s services to adult services with any of the needs identified above -or any combination of the above

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,520
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Shared Lives Respite Placements
Status
active
Description
LOT 2 Shared Lives Respite Placements for eligible adults and young people Age 16+, including young adults in transition from children’s services to adult services Age 16+ who are not currently living in a long-term Shared Lives Placement. To be provided in nights, and for a period of no less than 24 hours and, . Shared Lives Respite Placements for adults 18+ who are currently in a long-term Shared Lives Placement, and where additional respite (over and above the 28 nights provided as standard) is identified as required by the Council and cannot be provided by the current Shared Lives Provider delivering the long-term Placement. . Will be delivered at either Standard or Enhanced service level as determined by the Council’s banding assessment detailed in Appendix 1 of the Service Specification . . The Lots in this Tender were tied and therefore Bidders applying to Lot 2 were also required to bid for Lot 1. Additional information: Shared Lives Respite for adults and young people aged 16+ with any or a combination of the following assessed needs: -physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments -learning disabilities and or autistic spectrum conditions -mental health needs -young adults in transition from children’s services to adult services with any of the needs identified above -or any combination of the above

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,520

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Placements will be made in and around the Glasgow City boundary

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Entry 2
Region
UKM82
Entry 3
Region
UKM82

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 3
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 4
Id
85311200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for disabled people
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Placements will be made in or around the Glasgow City boundary

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Entry 2
Region
UKM82
Entry 3
Region
UKM82

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 2
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 3
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 4
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 5
Id
85311200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for disabled people

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-73933
Name
Glasgow City Council

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM82
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G2 1DU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
40 John St, City Chambers

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow City Council

Contact

Name
Jennifer Ferguson
Telephone
+44 1412872000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-3515
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G5 9DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 4298888
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-133403
Name
Cornerstone Community Care

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G40 1DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Doges Studios, Templeton Business Centre, 62 Templeton Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Cornerstone Community Care

Contact

Telephone
+44 3001313333

Award information

Award 1
Id
072673-2025-1
Title
Long Term Shared Lives Placements
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-133403
Name
Cornerstone Community Care

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
072673-2025-2
Title
Shared Lives Respite Placements
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-133403
Name
Cornerstone Community Care

Related lots

2

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
072673-2025-1
Title
Long Term Shared Lives Placements
Status
active
Award ID
072673-2025-1
Date Signed
9 Sept 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
5,421,300
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
072673-2025-2
Title
Shared Lives Respite Placements
Status
active
Award ID
072673-2025-2
Date Signed
9 Sept 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
5,421,300
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM82 · G2 1DU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM82

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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