# Shared Lives Independent Review - Lot 4b Social Care \(Adults and Children's\) - ESPO 664\_25

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Gloucestershire County Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Gloucestershire County Council](/buyers/gloucestershire-county-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Caja Ltd
- Award value: £67,575
- Tender value: £67,575
- Award date: 7 April 2026
- Published: 30 April 2026
- Contract start: 27 April 2026
- Contract end: 28 October 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 8eda6652-352b-4908-85b0-d472422dc022-895500
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-007c1e53-f2db-4f9d-948a-471a2b3b4c23

## Description

The key objectives of the review are to: • Evaluate the quality of care and support provided to individuals\. • Assess the recruitment, training, and support provided to Shared Lives carers\. • Review the governance, policies, and procedures in place\. • Identify financial sustainability and whether the current model is achieving best value for GCC\. • Assess compliance with regulatory and safeguarding requirements\. • Gather feedback from individuals, carers, and other stakeholders\. • Provide recommendations for service improvement and future development\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eda6652-352b-4908-85b0-d472422dc022-895500)