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    ContractsRecruitment Support for Shared Lives Carers Through Independent Fostering Agencies
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    Recruitment Support for Shared Lives Carers Through Independent Fostering Agencies

    Tender closes
    7d
    11 Sept 2026 · in 7 days

    Sheffield City Council seeks a partner to design and deliver an incentive referral programme that recruits additional qualified Shared Lives Carers through collaboration with Independent Fostering Agencies.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· Yorkshire and the HumberPublished 12 Aug 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Tender closes
    7d
    11 Sept 2026 · in 7 days
    Closing in 7 days — tender deadline on 11 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£73,500
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closes
      11 Sept 2026
      7 days left
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Yorkshire and the Humber

    Lifecycle

    7d left

    7 days left to bid — closing this week. Opened 3 weeks ago, deadline 11 Sept 2026.

    12 Aug 2026Today11 Sept 2026

    Brief

    Sheffield City Council is seeking support to establish an incentive-based referral programme that encourages Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) to refer suitable candidates for its Shared Lives service. Shared Lives is a community-based adult social care model that matches vulnerable adults with trained carers in the community. The programme aims to: increase the volume of high-quality referrals into the Shared Lives recruitment pathway; improve application quality and candidate suitability; help meet growing demand for community-based care placements; and establish a consistent, professional triage and information process before referral. This initiative supports Sheffield City Council's strategic objectives to promote independence, strengthen community connections, and deliver cost-effective adult social care. Successful delivery will expand the pool of qualified Shared Lives households available to support vulnerable adults in the community.

    Track record

    6 awards · 6 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL has awarded 6 contracts to 6 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. WAYTHROUGH1× · 17%
    2. Light Peer Support Limited1× · 17%
    3. TAKING CARE PERSONAL ALARMS LIMITED1× · 17%
    4. CHANGE GROW LIVE LIMITED (CGL)1× · 17%
    5. Shelter1× · 17%
    6. STEP DEVELOPMENT TRUST1× · 17%

    Across this category, the most active winners are CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Roche Diagnostics Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e28f
    SC
    Buyer
    SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Social Care