--- title: "Intermediate Care - Bed Based Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fec4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fec4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fec4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fec4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-08" --- # Intermediate Care - Bed Based Contract Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fec4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fec4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fec4.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Knowsley Council for the "Intermediate Care - Bed Based Contract" within the health and social work services category. The contract aims to provide high-quality intermediate care services in the Borough of Knowsley, with a total provision of 23 beds across two sites. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 4 January 2022. The contract has an initial duration of 18 months, with the possibility of extending for up to an additional 12 months. This open procedure invites eligible providers, specifically those registered within the borough and holding a minimum CQC rating of 'requires improvement'. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for local health service providers, social care organisations, and businesses with expertise in managing specialised care settings to expand their operations. Companies that meet the specified requirements and are able to deliver high-quality, personalised care are particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. Given the service's objective of preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitating patient discharges, businesses that can demonstrate a capacity for efficient and compassionate care delivery may find this contract to be a significant growth opportunity. ## 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 23 beds is required across two sites for an initial period of 18 months with an option to extend for further periods of up to 12 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 23 beds is required across two sites for an initial period of 18 months with an option to extend for further periods of up to 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030541-2021 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £1,900,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLD7 Merseyside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2021 at 14:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030541-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.knowsley.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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