Residential / Residential EMI Respite Provision
Knowsley Council is seeking a provider to pilot a planned, bookable residential and residential EMI (elderly mentally infirm) respite service within the borough of Knowsley. The contract requires two respite beds supplied under a block arrangement: one standard residential bed and one residential EMI bed, which may be provided at a single care home or across two locations, subject to demand and available offers. The service is expected to commence on 1 July 2026 for an initial 12-month period, with an option to extend by up to a further 12 months in total, and has an estimated value of £177,000. Delivery will take place in Knowsley, within the UKD7 region, for the Council’s adult social care function. The key qualification requirement is the ability to provide both specified types of regulated residential respite accommodation in Knowsley, including a residential EMI provision.
Buyer: Knowsley Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 22 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £177k
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: Merseyside, East Merseyside
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2028
- Category: Residential nursing care services (85144100)
From the official notice
Knowsley MBC are currently undergoing a respite review and are looking at piloting a bookable planned residential and residential EMI respite provision in the borough. The Council therefore wishes to engage with providers to pilot a residential and residential EMI respite service in Knowsley. The requirement is for one residential and one residential EMI respite bed provision in Knowsley. We require respite provision commencing 01 July 2026 for a period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months in aggregate. We are seeking 2 beds (one residential and one residential EMI) on a block contract. These may be located in one location or across a couple of locations depending on the offers available from the market. Subject to sufficient demand.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £177k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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