Tender

Provision of Complementary Therapies

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited has initiated an open procurement process for the Provision of Complementary Therapies, specifically focusing on miscellaneous health services. The services to be provided include head and foot massage, neck and shoulder massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage, reiki, and auricular acupuncture, intended for cancer patients at the Macmillan Centre within Sunderland Royal Hospital. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 9 January 2025. This contract is valued at £49,500 and spans 1,080 days with the possibility of an extension on a 1+1+1 basis. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically or in writing by the deadline, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in complementary therapies, particularly those registered with established bodies such as the Federation of Holistic Therapists, Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council, Health and Care Professions Council, or the British Acupuncture Council. Organisations meeting these eligibility criteria will find this tender an excellent opportunity to collaborate with the healthcare sector, specifically targeting rehabilitation and supportive care for cancer patients. Businesses that can comply with the Provider Selection Regime and are adept at delivering high-quality health services will be well-suited to compete and potentially expand their market presence within the UK's health services industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Complementary Therapies

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of complementary therapy sessions for the following:<br/>Head and foot massage<br/>Neck and shoulder massage<br/>Aromatherapy massage<br/>Reflexology <br/>Indian Head Massage<br/>Reiki<br/>Auricula acupuncture

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT provides complementary therapies designed to be used alongside normal medical treatments. This service is currently provided to cancer patients and delivered in the Macmillan centre within Sunderland Royal Hospital. This procurement will be carried out under the Provider Selection Regime using the Competitive Process.

Renewal: This contract is on a 1+1+1 basis with an option to extend on a 1+1 basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c209
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038988-2024
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thando.ngwenya@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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