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School Entry Hearing Screening Service

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 08:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "School Entry Hearing Screening Service." This service's current contract in Knowsley is due to expire in January 2027, prompting the council to seek insights from prospective providers. The procurement falls under the health services category, with the project location designated within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKD7. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 7th July 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to register by 22nd July 2026, with the procurement process focused on engaging potential service providers to assess market interest and develop future procurement strategies. The procurement is guided by the legal framework, UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to establish a relationship with a local government authority by delivering essential health services. Suitable businesses will have experience in health services, specifically related to hearing screening. As the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2027, this process offers a substantial lead time for companies to prepare competitive bids and align their capabilities with the council’s requirements. This engagement is ideal for organisations looking to expand their footprint in local government contracts within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Entry Hearing Screening Service

Notice Description

The current School Entry Hearing Screening Service in Knowsley contract is due to expire in January 2027, and the council wish to seek information from prospective providers. We wish to understand the market's appetite for delivering the service. We would like to take the opportunity to do some 'soft market testing' as outlined below, to determine current interest levels in the market and help inform procurement options. For further information go to: www.The-Chest.org.uk * register as a supplier * then login * go to find opportunities * under portals select The Chest * under organisations select Knowsley Council * select DN821332 * 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.uk • register as a supplier • then login • go to find opportunities • under portals select The Chest • under organisations select Knowsley Council • select DN821332 • 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-06c4be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063416-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Aug 2028 1-2 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
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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