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SCFT - Staff Physiotherapy Services

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Nov 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SCFT - Staff Physiotherapy Services" contract was managed by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, falling under the services category within the physiotherapy industry, was designed to provide physiotherapy services and was awarded via a single tender action due to its below-threshold value. The process has now reached the award stage, with the contract being formally awarded on 4th November 2025. The contract period will run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, encompassing services across the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed a direct approach, reflecting a focused procurement strategy tailored by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in providing physiotherapy services, despite its completion. While the tender was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrated a clear opportunity for well-established firms like Physio Med Ltd, the successful supplier, to secure long-term service contracts. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive physiotherapy services within healthcare settings across the UK would have found this tender highly appealing, particularly those capable of performing under a direct procurement method framework. Future similar tenders could continue to offer fruitful avenues for business expansion in the healthcare services sector.

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Notice Title

SCFT - Staff Physiotherapy Services

Notice Description

Staff Physiotherapy Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b01969a-bd3d-4e4b-93af-885d3f80177f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d1a4e5-a376-4332-aced-7b1ef8dfc7a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Stacey Rhynas
Contact Email
stacey.rhynas@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 3EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Hanover & Elm Grove
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHYSIO MED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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