NHS-676-Adult Shared Lives Service

NHS Highland

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Updated: Aug 1, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the health and medical services and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Investment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 567,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 31, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Provision of an Adult Shared Lives Service in Highland (excluding Argyll and Bute)

The provision of a Shared Lives Service for adults aged 18 and over and for young adults aged 16 and over, who live in Highland, within the boundaries of The Highland Council area.
This will be either as a long term placement or as a regular caring arrangement to provide a short break for an unpaid carer.
The aims of the service are to deliver placements for the clients groups who have social care needs as follows:
-physical disabilities and/or sensory impairment
-learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions
-mental health needs or
-any combination of the above. Additional information: This tender is adopting the Light Touch Regime as covered by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014
Bidders are required to be registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide Adult Placement Services.
Bidders are required to remain knowledgeable about the latest developments in Shared Lives services nationally, through membership of Shared Lives Plus and develop services accordingly.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 072798-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NHS Highland

NHS Highland has issued 145 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 75 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Architecture & Engineering Services, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NHS Highland in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £567,000 - £567,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 072798-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. You have 30 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.