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Shared Lives Scheme

Thurrock Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Thurrock Council

Buyer Address: New Road, Grays, UKH32, RM17 6SL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Procurement@thurrock.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
3986025.38 GBP
Published
24 Oct 2025, 14:16
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2031, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
85300000 - Social work and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Bettertogether Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Authority’s requirement under this Contract is for the provision of a Shared Lives Scheme within Thurrock. The Supplier will assess service users moving into Shared Lives placements and manage, monitor and review those placements, service users and carers. The service will also include the recruitment, vetting, assessing, and training of Shared Lives carers, along with the provision of support groups, social activities and events designed to promote strong networking amongst Shared Lives carers.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot LOT-0001 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

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