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Contract for the provision of Tai Chi Instructors for the Community Chronic Pain Service

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

20 Mar 2024 at 08:52

Award

04 Mar 2024 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Tai Chi Instructors for the Community Chronic Pain Service. The contract, valued at up to £171,600, will run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The buying organisation is Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 19th March 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing Tai Chi instructor services within the community health services sector. Particularly suited are SMEs with experience in delivering Tai Chi services for chronic pain management. The contract value and the potential for a contract extension offer long-term prospects for business growth. Businesses that focus on patient satisfaction, service innovation, and collaboration in the healthcare sector would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Tai Chi Instructors for the Community Chronic Pain Service

Notice Description

The Community Chronic Pain Service Provides a range of therapeutic options for people living with persistent pain. One of the movement therapies currently offered to be of benefit when living with persistent pain is Tai Chi. Tai Chi has shown to be beneficial with managing stress, relation, balance, freedom of movement and promoting better sleep.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tai Chi Instructors for Community Chronic Pain Service. Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C process. 2 year contract plus 1 x 12 month extension.

Options: Contract has the option to extend by a further 1 x 12 month extension

Lot 2

Tai Chi Instructors for Community Chronic Pain Service. Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C process. 2 year contract plus 1 x 12 month extension.

Options: Contract has the option to extend by 1 x 12 month extension

Lot 3

Tai Chi Instructors for Community Chronic Pain Service. Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C process. 2 year contract plus 1 x 12 month extension.

Options: Contract can be extended by 1 x 12 month extension

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 15 March 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044547
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008932-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sarah Woodcock
Contact Email
sarah.woodcock2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 3001236683

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DAVID WILLIS

GARY SHORT

MATTHEW BREWER

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