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Independent Sector Bed Use for Cheshire and Merseyside adult secure patients

Description: Activity-based commissioning of independent sector secure inpatient beds, reimbursed on a cost-per-case (occupied bed day) basis, including core clinical treatment within the agreed bed day rate, with additional elements managed in line with contract pricing schedules.

Summary: The Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of independent sector beds for adult secure patients in Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract, titled "Independent Sector Bed Use for Cheshire and Merseyside adult secure patients," falls under the hospital services category and is established under the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract was awarded following Direct Award Process C and is not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The service will be active from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, valued on a cost-per-case basis. The buyer, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, and has contracted Elysium Healthcare Limited as the supplier. The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting a limited procurement approach.

Sub-contract for Cheshire and Merseyside adult secure services (male low secure mental illness and male step-down)

Description: The contract is for the provision of adult secure mental health services for patients from Cheshire and Merseyside, delivered by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) in line with nationally agreed NHS contracts and service specifications. The services are commissioned under a block contract arrangement, providing a defined level of clinical activity and capacity to meet anticipated system demand and support delivery of the secure care pathway across the Lead Provider Collaborative.

Summary: The procurement process led by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the subcontract for adult secure services in Cheshire and Merseyside. The title of the project is "Sub-contract for Cheshire and Merseyside adult secure services (male low secure mental illness and male step-down)" within the hospital services industry category. This project serves the healthcare sector with services delivered under a block contract arrangement by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract having been formally awarded as of 30th June 2026. The contract extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 with a contract value of £7,000,000. The strategic approach used was a direct award under a limited procurement method, specifically Process C of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Activity-based Bed Use for Cheshire and Merseyside adult secure patients

Description: Activity-based commissioning of NHS secure inpatient beds, reimbursed on a cost-per-case (occupied bed day) basis, including core clinical treatment within the agreed bed day rate, with additional elements managed in line with contract pricing schedules.

Summary: The public procurement process involves Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, located in Liverpool, awarding a contract titled "Activity-based Bed Use for Cheshire and Merseyside adult secure patients". This contract falls under the services category and is specifically related to hospital services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, dated 2nd July 2026. The contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Key locations for this procurement span regions including UKC, UKD, and UKF, among others. The contract will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust identified as the supplier.

Public Contract for Rough Sleeping Outreach and Single Homelessness Navigation Support Service

Description: Contract to provide a responsive outreach service to rough sleepers and respond to reports of rough sleeping across the Borough of Knowsley. To provide intensive and focused housing related navigation support to rough sleepers and single homeless people. To provide floating support to 26 (may increase) bed space within shared accommodation across 11 (may increase) properties that support former homeless people with low or medium-sized support needs across the Borough of Knowsley. Interventions must support people to become tenancy ready or achieve a positive housing solution or sustain their shared housing, so that they have the confidence and skills to move on and sustain a tenancy independently. The Service Provider must ensure that the service engages and coordinates with appropriate interventions from partner agencies such as (but not (read more...)

Summary: Knowsley Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Public Contract for Rough Sleeping Outreach and Single Homelessness Navigation Support Service," aiming to provide crucial services within the Borough of Knowsley. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social work and related services. The process is currently at the tender stage, employing an open procedure method to ensure broad participation. The tender was initiated on 1st July 2026, with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026 and the submission deadline set for 22nd July 2026. The expected contract period starts on 1st September 2026 and runs until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions until March 2032. The contract, valued at £1,450,000, aims to deliver comprehensive outreach services to aid rough sleepers and single homeless individuals, coordinating with multiple partner agencies for holistic support.

Strategic Housing Market Assessment

Description: Knowsley Council is to commence the development of a new Local Plan later in 2026 and for a new Housing Strategy to be in place during 2027. To inform the development of the new Local Plan and new Housing Strategy the Council is seeking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified organisation to undertake a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA). The SHMA will be an important part of the evidence base to support both work areas.

Summary: Knowsley Council is in the process of procuring a Strategic Housing Market Assessment to aid the development of a new Local Plan later in 2026 and a Housing Strategy by 2027. This tender focuses on the services industry category, specifically housing services, and is located in Huyton, UK. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 30th July 2026. Knowsley Council, acting as the buying organisation, is using an open procurement method under a below threshold - open competition process. Interested parties can find more information on the submission method via the detailed platform.

Exercise to Music classes - Market Engagement Opportunity

Description: St Helens Council currently delivers a programme of exercise to music classes across its 'Go Active' Leisure Centres through an external provider. With the current contract coming to an end, the Council is exploring future delivery options. Ahead of any formal procurement process, we are seeking to engage with the market to better understand the capability, experience and capacity of Suppliers in being able to meet the requirements detailed in the attached 'Schedule of Exercise Classes. This is a soft market testing exercise only. It is not a tender and will not result in a contract being awarded

Summary: St Helens Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the delivery of exercise to music classes across its 'Go Active' Leisure Centres. This preliminary market engagement is intended to explore future delivery options as the current contract is nearing its end. The initiative, classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, is open for market engagement until 9th July 2026, with anticipated procurement communications planned for 20th July 2026. Situated in the United Kingdom, the project, identified as DN820322, underscores the council's commitment to involving competent suppliers in a soft market testing exercise rather than a formal tender at this time.

Exercise to Music classes - Market Engagement Opportunity

Description: St Helens Council currently delivers a programme of exercise to music classes across its 'Go Active' Leisure Centres through an external provider. With the current contract coming to an end, the Council is exploring future delivery options. Ahead of any formal procurement process, we are seeking to engage with the market to better understand the capability, experience and capacity of Suppliers in being able to meet the requirements detailed in the attached 'Schedule of Exercise Classes. This is a soft market testing exercise only. It is not a tender and will not result in a contract being awarded

Summary: St Helens Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the delivery of exercise to music classes across its 'Go Active' Leisure Centres. This preliminary market engagement is intended to explore future delivery options as the current contract is nearing its end. The initiative, classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, is open for market engagement until 9th July 2026, with anticipated procurement communications planned for 20th July 2026. Situated in the United Kingdom, the project, identified as DN820322, underscores the council's commitment to involving competent suppliers in a soft market testing exercise rather than a formal tender at this time.

Open Framework Agreement for Temporary Hotel Accommodation for the Homeless

Description: To provide good quality emergency temporary accommodation in hotels for families, single people and childless couples who are either owed a homelessness duty under the relevant part of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) or owed a duty to be housed under section 17 Children Act 1989. Or for those adults who under the Care Act the Council has a duty to safeguard or prevent abuse or neglect, who may have care and support needs. The service specification aims to provide an appropriate framework for: * the securing of an agreed minimum standard of hotel provision; and * development of provision that removes the need for and/or minimises the need for out of borough placements.

Summary: Knowsley Council, located in Huyton, United Kingdom, is seeking to establish an Open Framework Agreement for Temporary Hotel Accommodation for the Homeless. This tender, categorized under hotel services and accommodation services, aims to provide emergency accommodation for individuals and families under homelessness duties or with care needs. Interested providers must submit bids by 3rd July 2026, with the framework commencing on 27th July 2026 and potentially extending until 2030. This procurement, following an open procedure, incorporates a light-touch regime suitable for the service-based industry, ensuring quality and proximity of services.

Provision of Audio Broadcasting and Telecommunications Services for St Helens Council - Expression of Interest

Description: St Helens Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of an audio broadcasting system across selected leisure facilities. The Council is seeking to enhance customer engagement within its venues through the delivery of high-quality audio content, including council messaging and controlled commercial advertising.

Summary: St Helens Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement opportunity for the Provision of Audio Broadcasting and Telecommunications Services aimed at selected leisure facilities. The initiative seeks to enhance customer engagement through high-quality audio broadcasting, including council messaging and controlled commercial advertising. The procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically targeting the radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment industry. The process is governed by legal obligations under UKPGA 2023/54, with an engagement milestone date set for 8th July 2026. The contract will start on 1st November 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2029, highlighting a strategic opportunity for businesses in the St Helens, United Kingdom area (UKD7 region).

Knowsley Council Falls Lifting Service Soft Market Test

Description: 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

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.