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title: "Short Breaks: Swimming for Disabled Children"
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# Short Breaks: Swimming for Disabled Children

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bae207dc-5e6a-4f01-b012-737f098efd53

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## Summary

Knowsley Council is seeking service providers for the "Short Breaks: Swimming for Disabled Children" project, classified under health and social work services. This open procedure procurement process has completed its tender stage, with the contract awarded to Volair Limited on 31 March 2022. The contract, valued at £120,000, is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2025. The opportunity was published on 8 December 2021, and the tender period ended on 4 January 2022.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing swimming activities for children with disabilities. Businesses with experience in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in inclusive recreational activities, could leverage this contract to expand their reach and impact in the community. Engaging in this tender could enhance a provider’s portfolio while addressing a crucial need for accessible swimming facilities.

## Notice

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to receive quotations from provider bidders to offer short breaks - swimming for disabled children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1a6b5f-3538-494d-9bf4-6709def01075 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLAIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1a6b5f-3538-494d-9bf4-6709def01075
- 8 Dec 2021 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48a9abe-dbca-40bd-8687-ea43af6ee4bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1a6b5f-3538-494d-9bf4-6709def01075
  7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48a9abe-dbca-40bd-8687-ea43af6ee4bf
  8th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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