Tender

Outsourced Physiotherapy Services

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

29 Sep 2023 at 15:07

Tender Notice
Tender

29 Sep 2023 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking providers of MSK physiotherapy services in the Tunbridge Wells area. The tender, titled "Outsourced Physiotherapy Services," aims to offer convenient outpatient clinic services for patients referred by local GPs. The contract, with a total potential term of 5 years, involves an open procurement method and a contract value of £500,000. The deadline for expression of interest is 16/10/2023, with ITT documentation to be published on the same date.

This opportunity can benefit businesses providing musculoskeletal physiotherapy services within a 5-mile radius of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to bid for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, offering growth opportunities for qualified suppliers in the services sector. It is essential to review the detailed requirements to participate in this procurement process and align with the Trust's objectives and standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourced Physiotherapy Services

Notice Description

Background: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) hold a prime provider contract for the delivery of musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy in West Kent. In order to achieve the Key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with this contract and aligning with the expectation of collaboration with other providers it is our intention to issue an invitation to tender for providers of MSK physiotherapy in the Tunbridge Wells area. Access To Services: KCHFT receives Physiotherapy referrals from GPs in the Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge localities and wishes to offer those patients who are registered with these GPs an opportunity to be treated at a convenient outpatient clinic within the area. KCHFT will refer such patients to the Provider, who will only accept such referrals under this Contract. This Contract does not include patients that have self-referred or come direct from other referring parties, including direct from a GP Practice. The Provider will offer all patients who are referred via KCHFT an initial appointment for assessment.The Provider will offer the first assessment appointment for a 30 minutes slot with a physical therapist experienced in musculoskeletal disorders that will allow a thorough assessment and a treatment plan to be devised. For those patients who are deemed suitable for treatment following the initial assessment appointment, the treatment plan will continue in follow-up appointments which will last for 30 minutes each. A course of therapy will typically take between two and six sessions depending on the type and severity of the condition. The provider must offer the proposed physiotherapy service at a location within 5 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells, to ensure a reasonable and practicable offering to referrals in relation to travel and accessibility. The Provider will ensure that all treatment facilities comply with Department of Health standards in terms of cleanliness and offer patients a safe, pleasant and suitable environment that has equitable access to services. Contract Term: 24 months plus three extension opportunities in tranches of 12 months (2+1+1+1 years), total potential term of 5 years. Forecasted Activity: (current estimated activity for this ad hoc provision, and there is no guaranteed activity or obligation from the authority) New Referrals Per Week: 20 Average Sessions per Referral: 4 Forecasted Sessions per week: 80 Forecasted New Referrals Per Month: 80 Forecasted sessions per Month: 320 Forecasted New Referrals Per Annum: 1040 Forecasted Sessions Per Annum: 4160 If you would like to express your interest in this opportunity, please log in / register on the Proactis e-Tendering Portal here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/ and register your interest against DN692299. Expression of interest window closes on the 16/10/2023 @ 00:00hrs, ITT documentation will be published on 16/10/2023. A detailed specification of requirements will be issued at the ITT Stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ea9c16-c6b3-4594-8dcd-c7660be32256
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Connor Hubbard
Contact Email
connor.hubbard@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01843 666410

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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