Scope
Description
The current 0-25 Public Health Service in Knowsley contract is due to expire in January 2027 and the council wish to seek information from prospective bidders around the staffing models and budget required to deliver Health Visiting, School Nursing and an enhanced families pathway in Knowsley from February 2027. We wish to understand the market's appetite for delivering the Healthy Child Programme and ascertain a realistic budget for the future iteration of this contract. We would like to take the opportunity to do some `soft market testing' Please go to www.the-chest.co.uk for more information - DN792532
Total value (estimated)
- £28,000,000 excluding VAT
- £28,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2031
- Possible extension to 31 January 2033
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
Engagement
Engagement deadline
15 October 2025
Engagement process description
The current 0-25 Public Health Service in Knowsley contract is due to expire in January 2027 and the council wish to seek information from prospective bidders around the staffing models and budget required to deliver Health Visiting, School Nursing and an enhanced families pathway in Knowsley from February 2027. We wish to understand the market's appetite for delivering the Healthy Child Programme and ascertain a realistic budget for the future iteration of this contract. We would like to take the opportunity to do some `soft market testing' Please go to www.the-chest.co.uk for more information - DN792532
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 January 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Knowsley Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQQ-8436-NWPV
Municipal Building, Archway Road
Huyton
L36 9YU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government