Planning

Enhanced Nursing Provision

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Enhanced Nursing Provision." The procurement focuses on health and social work services, aiming to secure block contracts for up to ten nursing beds at St Bartholomews Court Nursing Home. This initiative is designed to facilitate rapid hospital discharge and handle emergency admissions, thus preventing hospitalisations. Located in the UKD7 region, the contract period is expected to begin on 25th June 2026 and end on 24th June 2029. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 21st April 2026, with further details available through the CHEST portal, and interested parties must note the scheduled milestone due on 5th May 2026.

This tender opportunity offers significant avenues for growth, particularly for nursing homes and health service providers looking to expand their operations within the UK. Businesses specialising in healthcare and rapid response services are well-positioned to compete given the focus on nursing and emergency care capabilities. As a public authority within the sub-central government sector, Knowsley Council may prefer suppliers experienced in delivering robust health and social care services, ideally under a light-touch procurement regime. The gross contract value of £312,000 makes it an attractive proposition for service providers aiming to establish or solidify their presence in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Enhanced Nursing Provision

Notice Description

Block contract for up to 10 nursing beds at St Bartholomews Court Nursing Home, to enable rapid discharge from hospital and emergency admissions from the community to prevent hospital admissions.

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/036235-2026
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
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 20262 weeks to go
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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