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title: "Safe and Steady Exercise Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0555b9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-30"
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# Safe and Steady Exercise Programme

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0555b9

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## Summary

Knowsley Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Huyton, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for their "Safe and Steady Exercise Programme". This initiative seeks a provider to deliver community-based strength and balance exercises targeting residents aged 55 and over, specifically those at risk of falls. The procurement, categorised under health and social work services, as well as other community services, is valued at £270,000. Interested parties can engage with this opportunity by 14th July 2025, as detailed in the preliminary market engagement notice published on 30th June 2025. The programme is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with the contract period extended to 31st March 2029, potentially extending to 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and exercise programmes, particularly those with expertise in postural stability training for older adults. It offers potential growth through direct involvement in a community-enhancing project backed by public sector funding. Ideal bidders would be businesses seasoned in delivering similar services, possessing a strong understanding of the needs of elderly populations, and capable of operating within the light-touch procurement regime. The opportunity for soft market testing allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and align with Knowsley Council's objectives, making it an advantageous prospect for those seeking to expand or establish presence in the public health sector.

## Notice

Knowsley Council would like to commission a provider to deliver a community-based strength and balance exercise programme to eligible residents; >= 55 years, at risk of falls or having had falls, to improve postural stability, increase independence, and reduce the individual's perceived fear of falling. We would like to take the opportunity to do some 'soft market testing' as outlined below, to better understand the current market and determine interest levels. For further information go to: * www.The-Chest.org, * register as a supplier * then login * go to find opportunities * under portals select The Chest * under organisations select Knowsley Council * select DN780358 * select register in this opportunity * select To View This RFQ Event Now Click Here * download documents

### Planning Information

For further information go to:
• www.The-Chest.org,
• register as a supplier
• then login
• go to find opportunities
• under portals select The Chest
• under organisations select Knowsley Council
• select DN780358
• select register in this opportunity
• select To View This RFQ Event Now Click Here
• download documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036040-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | TLD71 East Merseyside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 10:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036040-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036040-2025
  30th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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