Planning

Safe and Steady Exercise Programme

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

30 Jun 2025 at 10:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Huyton, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for their "Safe and Steady Exercise Programme". This initiative seeks a provider to deliver community-based strength and balance exercises targeting residents aged 55 and over, specifically those at risk of falls. The procurement, categorised under health and social work services, as well as other community services, is valued at £270,000. Interested parties can engage with this opportunity by 14th July 2025, as detailed in the preliminary market engagement notice published on 30th June 2025. The programme is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with the contract period extended to 31st March 2029, potentially extending to 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and exercise programmes, particularly those with expertise in postural stability training for older adults. It offers potential growth through direct involvement in a community-enhancing project backed by public sector funding. Ideal bidders would be businesses seasoned in delivering similar services, possessing a strong understanding of the needs of elderly populations, and capable of operating within the light-touch procurement regime. The opportunity for soft market testing allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and align with Knowsley Council's objectives, making it an advantageous prospect for those seeking to expand or establish presence in the public health sector.

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

Safe and Steady Exercise Programme

Notice Description

Knowsley Council would like to commission a provider to deliver a community-based strength and balance exercise programme to eligible residents; >= 55 years, at risk of falls or having had falls, to improve postural stability, increase independence, and reduce the individual's perceived fear of falling. We would like to take the opportunity to do some 'soft market testing' as outlined below, to better understand the current market and determine interest levels. For further information go to: * www.The-Chest.org, * register as a supplier * then login * go to find opportunities * under portals select The Chest * under organisations select Knowsley Council * select DN780358 * select register in this opportunity * select To View This RFQ Event Now Click Here * download documents

Planning Information

For further information go to: • www.The-Chest.org, • register as a supplier • then login • go to find opportunities • under portals select The Chest • under organisations select Knowsley Council • select DN780358 • select register in this opportunity • select To View This RFQ Event Now Click Here • download documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036040-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

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-h6vhtk-0555b9-2025-06-30T11:59:43+01:00",
    "date": "2025-06-30T11:59:43+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0555b9",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PXQQ-8436-NWPV",
            "name": "Knowsley Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PXQQ-8436-NWPV"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Municipal Building, Archway Road",
                "locality": "Huyton",
                "postalCode": "L36 9YU",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD71"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PXQQ-8436-NWPV",
        "name": "Knowsley Council"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "For further information go to: * www.The-Chest.org, * register as a supplier * then login * go to find opportunities * under portals select The Chest * under organisations select Knowsley Council * select DN780358 * select register in this opportunity * select To View This RFQ Event Now Click Here * download documents",
                "dueDate": "2025-07-14T23:59:59+01:00",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "036040-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036040-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-06-30T11:59:43+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "UID13522",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Safe and Steady Exercise Programme",
        "description": "Knowsley Council would like to commission a provider to deliver a community-based strength and balance exercise programme to eligible residents; >= 55 years, at risk of falls or having had falls, to improve postural stability, increase independence, and reduce the individual's perceived fear of falling. We would like to take the opportunity to do some 'soft market testing' as outlined below, to better understand the current market and determine interest levels. For further information go to: * www.The-Chest.org, * register as a supplier * then login * go to find opportunities * under portals select The Chest * under organisations select Knowsley Council * select DN780358 * select register in this opportunity * select To View This RFQ Event Now Click Here * download documents",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85000000",
                        "description": "Health and social work services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "98000000",
                        "description": "Other community, social and personal services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD71",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 270000,
            "amount": 270000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}