Tender

Digital Health Partner for MSK Service Pilot (YSTH)

YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 16:22

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Digital Health Partner for a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service Pilot. This procurement falls under the health industry category, specifically physiotherapy services, and is located in the Yorkshire region. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an active status and follows a restricted procedure under the Provider Selection Regime, set to select the most suitable provider. The tender period concludes on 19th September 2025. The contract will commence on 1st December 2025 for an initial six-month period with potential extensions, aiming to implement a digital platform to assist in patient care for MSK conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital health solutions, particularly those focused on musculoskeletal care. Companies with expertise in developing accessible digital health management platforms that include educational tools and tailored exercise programmes, backed by registered physiotherapists, will find this tender advantageous for business growth. Suitable candidates are expected to be CQC registered and offer comprehensive data collection and analysis capabilities. The project promises ongoing evaluations and potential extensions, offering a stable partnership opportunity for businesses meeting the contract's rigorous standards and service scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Health Partner for MSK Service Pilot (YSTH)

Notice Description

Digital Health Partner for MSK Service Pilot (YSTH) - pilot scheme to trial use of a digital platform for the treatment of MSK patients as an alternative to face-to-face services provide in the hospital. <br/><br/>The provider will:<br/>* Provide a digital health management platform for patients referred from the Trust's MSK service with common musculoskeletal disorders and must support management of spinal and peripheral MSK conditions.<br/>* Act as the care provider for patients referred to the digital health platform from the Trust<br/>* Provide educational tools and a tailored exercise programme to patients with common musculoskeletal disorders<br/>* Provide an enquiry facility with a UK based HCPC registered physiotherapist to support patients in utilising the digital health platform<br/>* Provide information to patients on what to do if they are deteriorating or not improving in line with local pathways and national frameworks<br/>* Collect and share data regarding the utilisation of the platform with the Trust in line with performance metrics and KPI plan <br/><br/>Provider must be CQC registered for the relevant services. The platform must be backed/overseen by HCPC registered physiotherapists. The platform must be accessible via phone, tablet, laptop, PC and all major operating systems (Android, Apple, Windows, etc.).<br/><br/>Full details of the Service Specifications can be accessed on the Atamis e-procurement portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 Most Suitable Provider process.

Procurement of a digital services for MSK services. This is intended to be a 1 year trial, subject to regular reviews to monitor the effectiveness and performance of the digital platform in providing the required physiotherapy/rehabilitation services to Trust patients.

CPV Code: 85142100-7 Physiotherapy Services

The contract will be for an initial term of 6 months from 01/12/2025 to 31/05/2026 with options to extend for 2 further periods of 3 moths each.

Estimated contract value is PS37500 for the full term including extension options.

Options: Option to extend for 2 additional periods of 3 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059554
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054442-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Neil Dodds
Contact Email
neil.dodds1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1723236139

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 8HE
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

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