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title: "Community Network Support Scheme"
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# Community Network Support Scheme

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-063961e0-7b98-4c5a-abab-f375e7b7d21c

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## Summary

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting the Community Network Support Scheme tender, aimed at providing a support network for vulnerable individuals in the 'Health and social work services' category. Bidders can submit their quotations via the pro-contract e-tendering system, The Chest, with the tender period closing on 8 April 2021. The project, with a total budget of £660,000, will commence on 1 July 2021 and is scheduled to run until 30 June 2024. Bidders must comply with strict terms and conditions stipulated by the Council, and submissions should be made well in advance of the deadline to avoid technical issues.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in service delivery aimed at enhancing community support systems for individuals with diverse needs, including learning disabilities and mental health challenges. Companies that specialise in health and social care services, community integration initiatives, or support network provision will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on fostering independence and community involvement could also align with organisations keen on promoting social value through their projects.

## Notice

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to receive quotations from bidders for the Community Network Support Scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to provide a support network for vulnerable people including those with a learning disability, autism, physical disability and mental ill health, living in their own home, focusing on the assets of the people that are being supported and the communities in which they live to foster greater independence and community integration and cohesion. For a full specification for this opportunity, please register you interest. Bidders are advised that the deadline set out above is absolute. You are advised to upload your submission well in advance of the deadline to avoid any technical issues that might arise causing you to fail to meet the deadline which would lead to the rejection of your submission. The Council is conscious that Bidders spend a huge amount of time, effort and expense in putting together a submission and is keen to ensure that no bid is rejected for this reason. In submitting your quotation you agree to contract on the terms and conditions that have been issued as part of this opportunity. Due to the Council's obligations of fairness and equal treatment to all bidders it cannot accept amendments to these terms and conditions or alternative terms and conditions. If you seek to amend the terms and conditions or submit alternative terms and conditions the Council may reject your quotation. Additional information: Bidders must complete and return their RFQ via The Chest (Pro-Contract) e-tendering system. The Chest is the most efficient and secure method of returning your RFQ. It provides a fully electronic audit trail of your RFQ. Submissions via The Chest (Pro-Contract) e-tendering system can be returned or amended, as many times as you wish, up to the deadline date and time, although the final amendment will only be presented to the Council. RFQs must be submitted strictly in accordance with The Chest instructions. Guides and documents and The Chest FAQ sections are available to make The Chest as user friendly as possible. These can be found on the homepage of www.the-chest.org.uk on the left hand side of the page under the navigation panel. Any technical problems associated with this RFQ should be reported via ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or directly to http://proactis.kayako.com/default. For critical and time-sensitive issues (normally requiring resolution within 60 minutes) call 0330 005 0352.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c35cae67-e906-4448-9b09-b0c394f80697 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £642,052 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9UX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYRING LIVING SUPPORT NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2021 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c35cae67-e906-4448-9b09-b0c394f80697
- 18 Mar 2021 at 16:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5cac44-2844-4d79-bfce-a5769c7e716d
- 8 Mar 2021 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5cac44-2844-4d79-bfce-a5769c7e716d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c35cae67-e906-4448-9b09-b0c394f80697
  22nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5cac44-2844-4d79-bfce-a5769c7e716d
  18th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9fd762ca-f97f-eb11-810b-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://proactis.kayako.com/default
- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk

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