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PlanningUpdate

28 Apr 2026 at 13:34

Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council is in the planning stage for the procurement of "Enhanced Nursing Provision" services, aimed at supporting rapid hospital discharge and emergency community admissions. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically health services and social work-related services. The Council, based in Huyton, United Kingdom, intends to allocate a block contract for up to 10 nursing beds at St Bartholomews Court Nursing Home. The anticipated contract period is from 25th June 2026 to 24th June 2029. Potential business participants should note the engagement milestone scheduled for 5th May 2026, which is the due date for obtaining full information via the CHEST portal advert.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services. Organisations with expertise in managing nursing facilities or those providing quick response healthcare solutions are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement is regulated by the UK's light-touch regime, offering a flexible approach that may favour innovative solutions that enhance patient care and reduce hospital readmissions. With an estimated contract value of £312,000, the opportunity is ideal for entities seeking long-term partnerships with public authorities and wishing to expand their service offerings within the Knowsley region of the UK.

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Notice Title

Enhanced Nursing Provision

Notice Description

Nursing provision for rapid discharge from hospital and emergency admission from the community

Planning Information

The the advert on CHEST portal for the full information. Project information - DN813751

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038654-2026
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


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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