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Outsourced Physiotherapy Services for HM Prisons

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

28 Jan 2026 at 10:07

Award

14 Apr 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of outsourced physiotherapy services in HM Prisons within Kent was conducted by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, located at Trinity House, 110/120 Upper Pemberton, Eureka Park, Kennington, Ashford. The contract, titled "Outsourced Physiotherapy Services for HM Prisons," belongs to the services category with a specific focus on physiotherapy services (CPV: 85142100). The procurement was finalised through a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the formal contract award date being 5 November 2025. The services are scheduled to be delivered from 5 November 2025 to 30 April 2027, with the option to extend for an additional three years in tranches of 12 months. The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime, meaning the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this process.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses that are capable of delivering high-quality physiotherapy services, particularly those experienced in healthcare provisions within unique environments such as prison settings. The estimated lifetime value of the contract is £1,048,695.78, making it a substantial business opportunity for well-established service providers, especially those with competencies in integrated and sustainable healthcare solutions. The criteria for selection emphasised value, quality, and service sustainability, providing an advantageous path for businesses that can demonstrate high performance and compliance with healthcare standards. This contract offers significant expansion potential for service providers looking to strengthen their portfolio in the Kent region.

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Notice Title

Outsourced Physiotherapy Services for HM Prisons

Notice Description

Outsourced provision to deliver physiotherapy and first contract practitioner sessions in prison settings within Kent.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This provision is to provide physiotherapy and first contact practitioner services/sessions within prisons in Kent. The authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. The approximate lifetime value of this contract is PS1,050,000.00., This contract delivery is expected to commence from 01/05/2025, and inclusive of all possible extension opportunities is expected to expire no later than 31/04/2025.

Options: This contract shall have an initial term of 2 years followed by three optional extensions of 1 year (2+1+1+1) with the total term not to exceed 5 years.

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 26/04/2025. 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-0502d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007428-2026
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

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
connor.hubbard@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE CARE PHYSIOTHERAPY

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