Clearly evidencing safety, matching, and long-term stability
Shared Lives services rely on trust, matching, and strong oversight. Commissioners must be confident that individuals are supported in safe, well-managed household settings, with clear safeguarding and quality controls in place.
Tender challenges often include:
Explaining carer recruitment, assessment, and approval
Evidencing matching and placement stability
Demonstrating safeguarding in family-based environments
Showing ongoing monitoring and support
Aligning delivery with statutory responsibilities
Without clear explanations, Shared Lives services can appear informal, despite being highly structured in practice.
How AssuredBID supports Shared Lives providers
AssuredBID supports Shared Lives providers to clearly articulate their model in a way commissioners can confidently assess. We help you:
Structure responses around carer assessment and oversight
Clearly explain matching, placement support, and reviews
Evidence safeguarding and escalation processes
Demonstrate quality monitoring and governance
Align submissions with local authority expectations
We ensure your service is presented as safe, structured, and sustainable.
Shared Lives contracts depend on long-term trust. Clear tender responses ensure commissioners fully understand the safeguards behind your service.
Take the Next Step
Present your Shared Lives service with confidence and clarity.