Award

Knowsley Networkers Service

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 11:59

Award Notice
Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Knowsley Networkers Service procurement process, conducted by Knowsley Council, focuses on commissioning a community-based social prescribing service for residents of Knowsley, England. Classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000), this tender underwent an open procurement procedure beginning from its publication on 1st October 2025. The tender was initially active with a closing period on 31st October 2025. Subsequently, an award was made on 23rd December 2025 to Innovate Volunteering CIC, with the contract spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, and an optional extension of 12 months. The overall contract value is set at GBP 200,000.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care services, especially those experienced in delivering community interventions. SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as identified suitable candidates in the tender process. Engaging in this contract could help expand their portfolio, leverage community partnerships, and strengthen their presence within the regional health sector. This opportunity suits businesses poised to deliver high-quality, community-focused services that can integrate with existing local and national entities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Knowsley Networkers Service

Notice Description

Knowsley Council is seeking to commission an experienced and high-quality service provider to deliver a community-based social prescribing service, which will be known locally as the Knowsley Networkers Service. The service will be available to all Knowsley residents age 18 and over, and will work closely with Knowsley based organisations (listed under Section 4.3.1), as well as other relevant regional and national organisations. The contract dates are 1/4/2026 - 31/3/2029 with a 12 month optional extension. The documents are accessible via The Chest DN792514

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4472d5c-12e2-416d-8a31-0fb1a491e315
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e274c130-b7a8-42e8-a04f-1fe7595db4bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,937 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carol Glover
Contact Email
carol.glover@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE VOLUNTEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c4472d5c-12e2-416d-8a31-0fb1a491e315-2025-12-23T11:59:38Z",
    "date": "2025-12-23T11:59:38Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-c4472d5c-12e2-416d-8a31-0fb1a491e315",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "KNOWS001-DN792514-74983920",
        "title": "Knowsley Networkers Service",
        "description": "Knowsley Council is seeking to commission an experienced and high-quality service provider to deliver a community-based social prescribing service, which will be known locally as the Knowsley Networkers Service. The service will be available to all Knowsley residents age 18 and over, and will work closely with Knowsley based organisations (listed under Section 4.3.1), as well as other relevant regional and national organisations. The contract dates are 1/4/2026 - 31/3/2029 with a 12 month optional extension. The documents are accessible via The Chest DN792514",
        "datePublished": "2025-10-01T13:43:48+01:00",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85000000",
            "description": "Health and social work services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 200000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-10-31T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ea2083-0136-4c1b-bf80-ea7b0f101a40",
                "datePublished": "2025-10-01T13:43:48+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-261434",
            "name": "Knowsley Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Knowsley Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "4th Floor, Waterside House",
                "locality": "Sale",
                "postalCode": "M33 7ZF",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Carol Glover",
                "email": "carol.glover@star-procurement.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1619121616"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.knowsley.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-329216",
            "name": "Innovate Volunteering CIC",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Innovate Volunteering CIC"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "90 Planewood Gardens, Lowton, Cheshire, WA3 2BS"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-261434",
        "name": "Knowsley Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c4472d5c-12e2-416d-8a31-0fb1a491e315-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-12-23T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-12-23T11:59:37Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 149937.6,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-329216",
                    "name": "Innovate Volunteering CIC"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e274c130-b7a8-42e8-a04f-1fe7595db4bb",
                    "datePublished": "2025-12-23T11:59:37Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}