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AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service to NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB)

NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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09 Aug 2024 at 09:24

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17 Jul 2024 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) has commissioned Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd to provide an AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service. This contract covers the North-East Hampshire and Farnham area, facilitating GP-referred treatments prioritised as routine or urgent. Key services include initial face-to-face assessments, comprehensive care packages, advice, acupuncture, manual therapy, exercise programmes, and follow-ups. The contract, valued at £137,879 over seven months, starts on 1 April 2024. This procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and has been awarded directly to the existing provider to ensure continued service quality and value.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in physiotherapy and healthcare services. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, innovative health services and those capable of integrating care, reducing health inequalities, and adding social value will find this tender appealing. The contract's focus on consistent, high-standard service delivery within tight timescales highlights the need for providers with proven capabilities and a track record of performance. Companies that can offer additional complementary health services or innovative patient care solutions may find strategic opportunities for collaboration and expansion in this contract.

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Notice Title

AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service to NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Notice Description

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd to provide a 'AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service. Patient population covered is North-East Hamsphire and Farnham place. Referrals are via GP. The referring GPs prioritise patients as either routine or urgent. The provider carries out an initial face-to-face clinical assessment with the patient, during which a treatment plan is discussed and agreed. For referrals accepted into the service, a package of care is provided consisting of the necessary treatment required to meet the individual clinical needs of the patient. This may include but is not limited to: advice & education, provision of literature, acupuncture, manual therapy, electrotherapy, exercise programmes, soft tissue mobilisation or back care advice. Follow-ups are provided. Group exercise programmes are permitted as part of the treatment. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total value of the contract is PS137,879 for the 7 months. The contract period will commence on the 01st April 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd to provide a 'AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service. Patient population covered is North-East Hamsphire and Farnham place. Referrals are via GP. The referring GPs prioritise patients as either routine or urgent. The provider carries out an initial face-to-face clinical assessment with the patient, during which a treatment plan is discussed and agreed. For referrals accepted into the service, a package of care is provided consisting of the necessary treatment required to meet the individual clinical needs of the patient. This may include but is not limited to: advice & education, provision of literature, acupuncture, manual therapy, electrotherapy, exercise programmes, soft tissue mobilisation or back care advice. Follow-ups are provided. Group exercise programmes are permitted as part of the treatment. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total value of the contract is PS137,879 for the 7 months. The contract period will commence on the 01st April 2024. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

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 26th July 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-047e1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025173-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,879 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20241 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
NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.cbprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
Postcode
SL4 3DP
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Old Windsor
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THORPES PHYSIOTHERAPY

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