---
title: "Bed based Intermediate Care Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0318ef"
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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-h6vhtk-0318ef

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## Summary

Knowsley Council is initiating a tender for a "Bed based Intermediate Care Contract" to provide a high-quality, personalised bed-based intermediate care service in the Borough of Knowsley. This contract is classified under the health and social work services industry category, with a total value of £990,839.46. The procurement is currently in the planning and tender stages, with the submission deadline set for 9 March 2022. The service aims to offer 12 beds across two sites for an initial contract period of 17 months, potentially extendable for up to 12 additional months, and must be delivered in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care setting for eligible providers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those registered within the Borough of Knowsley and holding a minimum CQC rating of 'requires improvement'. Providers of intermediate care services, rehabilitation services, or similar health services are well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their operations and contribute to local healthcare improvements, thus enhancing both service delivery and their market presence in the region.

## 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

### 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 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004691-2022 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 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 | £990,839 |
| 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

- 18 Feb 2022 at 15:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004691-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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