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Provision of Sports Exercise Medicine Services

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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15 Jul 2025 at 14:30

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23 Jun 2025 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is progressing with the award of a contract for the provision of Sports Exercise Medicine Services, specifically focused on physiotherapy services for musculoskeletal conditions. This process, conducted under the Provider Selection Regime, was formalised with the contract being awarded on 7th July 2025. The procurement was executed using Direct Award Process C, and is outside the remit of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The performance location for this service is situated within the UKD region, underscoring access to specialised healthcare in this area. Notably, the standstill period has ended following the publication of the award notice, with necessary representations required by 4th July 2025.

This contract opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those equipped to deliver musculoskeletal physiotherapy and related medical services. Companies with expertise in complex patient care and multi-disciplinary healthcare engagements stand to benefit significantly, as the role involves supporting assessments, delivering treatments, and contributing to service governance. The procurement, valued at £483,750, was completed through a limited method without prior competitive call, presenting unique opportunities for businesses familiar with direct award processes, particularly small to medium enterprises like Mersey Sports Medicine Ltd, which was awarded the contract. Interested parties should note the distinct regulatory environment under the Healthcare Services (PSR) Regulations 2023, offering tailor-made procurement processes for niche health services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sports Exercise Medicine Services

Notice Description

For the provision of a musculoskeletal Doctor service for patients presenting undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. The Doctors provide a point of escalation, alongside supporting assessments and management of complex musculoskeletal presentations, multi-disciplinary case discussions, supervision and supporting service governance in addition to delivering ultrasound-guided injections and prescribing medications. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 04/07/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the provision of a musculoskeletal Doctor service for patients presenting undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. The Doctors provide a point of escalation, alongside supporting assessments and management of complex musculoskeletal presentations, multi-disciplinary case discussions, supervision and supporting service governance in addition to delivering ultrasound-guided injections and prescribing medications. 3 year contract, 375 sessions per year.

Options: x2 12 month extension options

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 04/07/2025. 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-0551be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040111-2025
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

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£483,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Sophie Traynier
Contact Email
sophie.traynier@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516765204

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY SPORTS MEDICINE

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