Shared Lives Services

2026-11-03

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 aboveProviders 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.CPV: 85300000, 85311000, 85310000, 85300000, 85000000, 85311200, 85000000, 85310000, 85311000, 85311200.

United Kingdom (UK)

2025-11-13