Shared Lives Incentive Referral Programme Framework

Opportunity overview

Sheffield City Council (SCC) is implementing an incentive based referral programme to support the recruitment of Shared Lives Carers through Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs). The incentive approach aims to widen the potential pool of applicants. The aim of this commission is to: • Increase the number of suitable applicants referred into the Shared Lives recruitment pathway. • Improve the quality of Shared Lives applications. • Support the Shared Lives service to meet growing demand for community-based care by recruiting additional Shared Lives households. • Provide a consistent, high quality, information and triage process before referral. These aims align with SCC’s strategic priority of promoting independence, community connection, and cost-effective adult social care.

Lot LOT-0000 — Contract lot

Estimated lot value including VAT: £88k

Contract starts: 1 October 2026

Initial contract ends: 30 September 2029

Contracting authority

Sheffield City Council Town Hall, Pinstone Street,, Sheffield, S1 2HH, UKE32, United Kingdom Contact: Yassin Abdullahi Email: procurement@sheffield.gov.uk Website: http://sheffield.gov.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition

Special regime: Light Touch Regime

Clarification deadline: 11 September 2026 at 12:00 pm

Submission deadline: 11 September 2026 at 12:00 pm

Electronic submissions: allowed

CPV Classification

85300000 — Social work and related services

How to submit

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