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title: "Electronic Booking System for Respite Stays"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055d91"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-11"
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# Electronic Booking System for Respite Stays

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d91

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## Summary

Knowsley Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the implementation of an "Electronic Booking System for Respite Stays." This initiative, categorized under IT services, aims to modernize access to respite care by developing an online platform allowing service users to manage and schedule their care stays. The formal engagement window for expressions of interest is from 11 July 2025 until 1 August 2025. The procurement involves services to be delivered in the North West of England (UKD7), with the potential contract period running from April 2026 to March 2027, with a possible extension up to March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specializing in software development, internet, and support services. Companies with expertise in creating user-friendly, secure, and integrated online platforms, and those experienced in the healthcare sector, will be well-positioned in this procurement. The Council's focus on a mobile-friendly interface suggests that companies adept in responsive design and seamless user experience are likely to find this contract opportunity especially suitable. Engaging in this process not only offers the potential for business growth but also positions companies at the forefront of technological advancement in public service delivery.

## Notice

Knowsley Council is currently investigating the potential implementation of an electronic booking system specifically designed to manage respite care stays with our network of care providers. This initiative aims to streamline and modernize the way respite care is accessed and scheduled, ensuring a more efficient and user-friendly experience for both service users and their families. Respite care is allocated to eligible individuals following a formal assessment, and this allocation is typically granted on an annual basis. The proposed system would allow those who have been assessed and approved for respite care to view their available allocation and independently schedule their planned stays throughout the year. The goal is to empower service users and their families by providing a secure, accessible online platform where they can log in, check availability, and make bookings directly with approved providers. This would reduce administrative burden, improve transparency, and enhance the overall coordination of care. The Council is particularly interested in solutions that are intuitive, mobile-friendly, and capable of integrating with existing care management systems. We would like to take the opportunity to do some soft market testing as outlined, to determine current interest levels in the market.

### Planning Information

For further information please visit The Chest and search for Opportunity ID - DN782197
Expression of Interest Window - From 11/07/2025 13:00 to 01/08/2025 12:00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039233-2025 |
| 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 | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLD7 Merseyside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 11:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039233-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039233-2025
  11th July 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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