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title: "Bed based Intermediate Care Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6199d946-40bd-47ee-afc7-be1d7e190d97"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-18"
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# Bed based Intermediate Care Contract

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6199d946-40bd-47ee-afc7-be1d7e190d97

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## Summary

Knowsley Council is seeking bids for the "Bed based Intermediate Care Contract," which falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 9th March 2022. The contract is slated to start on 1st April 2022 and extend until 31st August 2024, with an option for further extensions. The service will be provided in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care setting in Knowsley, England, with a total estimated value of £990,839.46.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive intermediate care services. Providers registered within the Knowsley borough and holding a minimum CQC rating of "Requires Improvement" are eligible to apply. The contract involves providing 12 beds across two sites, making it suitable for organisations with experience in care delivery and the capacity to manage multiple service locations efficiently.

## Notice

The purpose of this service is to provide a high quality, personalised, bed based intermediate care service within the Borough of Knowsley. Only those provider's registered within borough will be eligible for this contract as therapy staff are provided by a third party which are contracted to deliver services within the borough of Knowsley. The Service is to be provided in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care setting in an environment that meets the person's needs and offers a safe and comfortable setting for the duration of the intervention required. Only those providers with a minimum CQC rating of requires improvement may apply. The service aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to acute hospitals and premature admissions to long-term care, and to further support timely discharge from a hospital setting. Provision of 12 beds is required across two sites for an initial period of 17 months with an option to extend for further periods of up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeca5714-a2da-49b0-b05d-b23b2cd80dd9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £990,839 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeca5714-a2da-49b0-b05d-b23b2cd80dd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeca5714-a2da-49b0-b05d-b23b2cd80dd9
  18th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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