Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca2-436b-730f-8bee-240e3d0e2735/k0013-fair-cost-of-care closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # K0013 - Fair Cost of Care [Knowsley Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/knowsley-council) Estimated value £100,000 to £177,000 Published 8 Jun 2022 Deadline Closed 20 Jun 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Knowsley, Liverpool City, and St. Helens Councils are seeking support to conduct a Fair Cost of Care exercise that will comply with the data collection sets stipulated in Annex A of the Government Guidance on the implementation of the Market Sustainability and Fair Cost of Care Regulations in March 2022, and provide the analysis required in Annex B of the Guidance. The Fair Cost of Care Fee Review should enable the Councils' to meet the expectations of the Care Act 2014 and the Market Sustainability and Fair Cost of Care Guidance 2022 to: Set out a clear methodology and report on implementation Complete the Data set as specified in annexe A of the Market Sustainability and Fair Cost of Care Guidance 2022; and produce and follow an aligned data set and guidance in respect to the services listed in phase 2 Analyse the data collected to deliver the conclusions and outputs set out in Annexe B of the Market Sustainability and Fair Cost of Care Guidance 2022; and produce and follow an aligned data set and guidance in respect to the services listed in phase 2 Make recommendations regarding cost effectiveness to enable the Council to commission services that offer value for money for public funds Understand the costs of differing types of care and support to assist in preparing commissioning plans and setting fee levels Understand the business environment of care providers through collaboration with them to ensure market sustainability and ensure there is sufficient provision to meet local need now and in the future. Additional information: All documents can be found on the Chest link. DO NOT contact the lead buyer direct. All correspondence MUST be via the Chest. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c802cee1-e191-4879-8407-7f38e5539f57) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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