Knowsley Council Falls Lifting Service Soft Market Test

Knowsley CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06bacdProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanning
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Estimated value

£220k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

23 Jun 2026

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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

Scope

Reference
UID13608
Total value
£220,000 excluding VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2026 to 30 Apr 2028
Main category
services
CPV classifications
85140000
Contract locations
North West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)