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title: "Adult Social Care ? Community Micro-Enterprises Project"
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# Adult Social Care ? Community Micro-Enterprises Project

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83dcc6f2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Adult Social Care – Community Micro-Enterprises Project," aimed at transforming its Adult Social Care services through innovative community-based support initiatives. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and takes place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is active, with a submission deadline of 22 April 2016, and a total contract value of £65,000, commencing on 1 June 2016 and lasting until 31 May 2017. Interested bidders must register on the "The Chest" portal to access tender documentation and submit proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in community engagement and cooperative support models. Companies capable of delivering innovative business improvement solutions and developing financial models that empower service users with their budgets are particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can engage in meaningful partnerships that enhance service delivery while expanding their market presence in the health and social care sector.

## Notice

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is in the process of transforming its Adult Social Care services. One aspect of that work is to create with the community, all the building blocks for co-operative, community led support. The overall transformation project that will lead to a fundamental change in practices, systems models, and lower future costs, comprises two main aspects: 1. business improvement, financial models and tools, giving service users their own budgets; and, 2. a community based assets programme with communities and providers. Additional information: The procurement will be conducted via ?The Chest?, operated by Due North, which is the North West portal for tender/business opportunities. All tender documentation and correspondence will be issued electronically via this portal. Any interested Bidders must ensure their organisation is registered on ?The Chest? in order to access the tender documentation. Please use the link below to register for free and you will be able to download the tender documentation when it becomes available and receive alerts for future opportunities within your supplier interest categories; www.the-chest.org.uk If you have any difficulties in registering on ?The Chest? then please contact the Due North support team on 0845 293 0459 (08:30 - 17:30) or via nwsupport@due-north.com N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99448360-8125-48df-aa5c-eb16aebb7032 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2016 - 31 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| 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 9YU |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99448360-8125-48df-aa5c-eb16aebb7032

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99448360-8125-48df-aa5c-eb16aebb7032
  5th April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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