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title: "Knowsley Council Falls Lifting Service Soft Market Test"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bacd"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Knowsley Council Falls Lifting Service Soft Market Test

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bacd

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## Summary

Knowsley Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Knowsley Council Falls Lifting Service Soft Market Test," focusing on technology-enabled care services within the health sector. The procurement, classified under miscellaneous health services, involves an interim arrangement for a falls lifting service, which will transition into a larger contract expected to be tendered in May 2028. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKD7, the Council invites interested providers to engage in preliminary market engagement via The-Chest portal. Potential suppliers should register, download, and complete the relevant documentation by 12 noon on 3rd July 2026 to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability for such organisations. By participating, businesses can gain a foothold in providing health services linked to technological solutions, thus expanding their operations and enhancing their profile within the public sector. This project is particularly well-suited for businesses that specialise in technology-driven healthcare solutions, offering a chance to secure ongoing work leading up to the major contract expected in 2028.

## Notice

Knowsley Council is reviewing its technology enabled care offer. This includes the delivery of a falls lifting service which is linked to a call centre (commissioned by the Council) using technology. The review is expected to commence in autumn 2026 with a large overarching contract (including telecare response, purchase and installation of equipment) being tendered to commence May 2028. Knowsley Council wish to commission an interim arrangement for the falls lifting service until the new overarching contract is ready to be tendered. Providers are invited to register on www.The-Chest.org.uk select reference DN819978, download the paperwork and submit the completed questionnaire via The-Chest portal no later than 12 noon on the 3rd July 2026

### Planning Information

Providers are invited to register on The-Chest portal, select DN819978, download the paperwork and submit the completed questionnaire no later than 12 noon on the 3rd July 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058838-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| 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 | TLD7 Merseyside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 10:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058838-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058838-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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