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Community Musculoskeletal (MSK) Wolverhampton Service - NHS Black Country ICB (C317779)

NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 12:09

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract for the provision of an Integrated Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service in Wolverhampton. This contract falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 16th December 2024. The successful provider will be required to start providing services from 1st July 2025. The contract will initially run for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, potentially up to 30th June 2030. The total estimated value of the contract, including extensions, is £17,000,000. This procurement falls under the industry's health services category and uses the open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in delivering integrated health services, particularly those specialising in musculoskeletal conditions. It is suited to providers who can offer a multi-disciplinary approach and ensure high-quality, safe, and sustainable services. Businesses that demonstrate strong capabilities in quality and innovation, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and social value will be well-placed to compete. The contract's substantial value and potential duration make it an attractive prospect for large and small enterprises aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Community Musculoskeletal (MSK) Wolverhampton Service - NHS Black Country ICB (C317779)

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board intend to award a contract for the provision of an Integrated Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service in Wolverhampton.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Provider will deliver an integrated MSK service model, with the overall aim of providing a multi-disciplinary team approach for the non-surgical care of people with a musculoskeletal condition, which must ensure that high quality, safe and sustainable services are delivered for patients.

As a result of this Competitive Process, a contract will be awarded to the successful Provider for a period of 3 years (1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028). The Commissioners may opt to extend the contract term by a further 2 years (1st July 2028 to 30th June 2030). The provider who previously delivered the service has been identified as the preferred provider. It is anticipated that the service provision resulting from this Competitive Process will have a value of PS15,300,000 for 5 years, which includes any exercised contract extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b705
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009625-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,300,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months 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 BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Ola Shodipe
Contact Email
olamide.shodipe1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECT HEALTH

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