Award

MSK AQP

NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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21 Jul 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board has concluded a procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime, resulting in the awarding of a contract for physiotherapy services, specifically the Musculoskeletal (MSK) AQP services for low back and neck pain. As a body governed by public law, this contract, awarded through a procurement method classified as a direct award without prior publication, highlights compliance with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and notably excludes the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Situated in the UKK30 region, the contract award notice confirms that Ascenti Physio Limited will provide the required services, with the contract's lifetime value set at £60,648.82, spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This procurement initiative opens up avenues for businesses experienced in providing health services, particularly those specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, to engage in similar projects, leveraging direct award opportunities in the UK's healthcare sector. Organisations with robust service delivery capabilities can benefit from such contracts, fostering business growth and enhancing their portfolio of government contracts. The direct award approach adopted here emphasizes the importance of reputation and prior service excellence, suitable for entities that have previously delivered related services under similar regulations.

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Notice Title

MSK AQP

Notice Description

AQP - Musculoskeletal Service for Low Back and Neck Pain.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AQP - Musculoskeletal Service for Low Back and Neck Pain.

This award has been made following direct award process B.

Lifetime value: PS60,648,82 (Including extension)

Contract dates: 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2027 (Including extension)

This is an existing provider for an existing service. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056327
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041724-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£60,648 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 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 CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
ciosicb.procure@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORNWALL
Postcode
PL31 2FR
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCENTI PHYSIO

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