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Knowsley Council · Local authority

In brief

Knowsley Council has announced plans to buy care work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 31 March 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 13 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

We would like to take the opportunity to do some `soft market testing' as outlined below, to determine current interest levels in the market. Purpose of the Service To provide suitable, safe and well supported live-in accommodation for young people aged 16-24 that enables focused recovery, reablement and progression to independence through the recruitment, training and support of appropriate Lodging Providers, referred to as Householders. Interventions will support young people to achieve positive change so that they have the confidence, skills, resilience and networks to move on safely, sustain accommodation, progress into education, employment, training or university where appropriate, and make a successful transition into adulthood.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 089859-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 089876-2026

About the buyer

Knowsley CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

50

Awards

30

Suppliers it has used most for care

All tenders and awards from Knowsley Council

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From notice 089859-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 September 2026, last updated 22 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.