Tender

Provision of Rapid Access Physiotherapy Services for Somerset Council

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Mar 2023 at 10:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset County Council is procuring rapid access physiotherapy services for its employees through a tender titled "Provision of Rapid Access Physiotherapy Services for Somerset Council." The service aims to manage sickness absence effectively by providing quick and active therapy for musculoskeletal injuries. The procurement stage is open, with a tender period ending on 2nd May 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st October 2023, lasting until 30th September 2028. The procurement falls under the services category and is worth £180,000 GBP.

This tender by Somerset County Council presents a business opportunity for providers of physiotherapy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, catering to the needs of Somerset Council, SCC Maintained Schools, Non-Maintained Schools in Somerset, South West Councils, and Multi-Academy Trusts containing Somerset Schools. The suitability for SMEs enhances competition and innovation in delivering effective physiotherapy services within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Rapid Access Physiotherapy Services for Somerset Council

Notice Description

The Authority requires a Rapid Access Physiotherapy (RAP) service for its employees Rapid Access to Physiotherapy forms an integral part of the strategy for managing sickness absence. Experience has shown that if an employer can find readily available support and active therapy for musculoskeletal injuries (one of the most common reasons for absence from work), then employees recover more quickly and can either back at work between therapeutic sessions or return to work much sooner than normal. Providing this service has proved to be an effective way to actively manage employees' return to health and minimise the loss of working days. This Contract is being procured on behalf of Somerset Council and the following organisations who may utilise the services during the life of the contract: o SCC Maintained Schools o Non-Maintained Schools in Somerset o South West Councils (https://swcouncils.gov.uk/) o Multi-Academy Trusts that contain Somerset Schools Please note, the organisations listed above may potentially access Physio services through this contract, however there are no guarantees or ideas of potential usage. The Authority will ensure the Supplier is consulted appropriately prior to these organisations gaining access to the contract. For more information and access to the tender documents, please visit the ProContract e-tendering portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/934f08e7-c16e-4d46-91c0-c07a900ad42d
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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