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title: "School Entry Hearing Screening Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c4be"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# School Entry Hearing Screening Service

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c4be

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## Summary

Knowsley Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "School Entry Hearing Screening Service." This service's current contract in Knowsley is due to expire in January 2027, prompting the council to seek insights from prospective providers. The procurement falls under the health services category, with the project location designated within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKD7. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 7th July 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to register by 22nd July 2026, with the procurement process focused on engaging potential service providers to assess market interest and develop future procurement strategies. The procurement is guided by the legal framework, UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to establish a relationship with a local government authority by delivering essential health services. Suitable businesses will have experience in health services, specifically related to hearing screening. As the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2027, this process offers a substantial lead time for companies to prepare competitive bids and align their capabilities with the council’s requirements. This engagement is ideal for organisations looking to expand their footprint in local government contracts within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The current School Entry Hearing Screening Service in Knowsley contract is due to expire in January 2027, and the council wish to seek information from prospective providers. We wish to understand the market's appetite for delivering the service. We would like to take the opportunity to do some 'soft market testing' as outlined below, to determine current interest levels in the market and help inform procurement options. For further information go to: www.The-Chest.org.uk * register as a supplier * then login * go to find opportunities * under portals select The Chest * under organisations select Knowsley Council * select DN821332 * 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.uk
• register as a supplier
• then login
• go to find opportunities
• under portals select The Chest
• under organisations select Knowsley Council
• select DN821332
• 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/063416-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 1 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,000 |
| 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

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 08:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063416-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063416-2026
  7th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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