Award

MSK Community Pain Service

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 13:03

TenderUpdate

08 Oct 2025 at 11:46

TenderUpdate

01 Oct 2025 at 09:55

Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for the provision of MSK Community Pain Services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement falls within the community health services category and focuses on providing services in the region UKJ2, specifically East Sussex. Having reached the award stage, the contracting authority intends to grant the contract, marking the start of the standstill period, with representations from providers due by 30th December 2025 at noon. The open procurement method aligns with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract award decision was made by the Senior Leadership Team at East Sussex MSK Partnership on 25th November 2025, based on a comprehensive evaluation using 23 weighted questions to ensure quality, innovation, and value.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities in providing community-based health services, with a focus on enhancing accessibility, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating patient choice. Companies experienced in community health services that offer innovative solutions and value propositions are well-suited to compete in this procurement scenario. The MSK Community Pain Service contract presents business potential through integrated, collaborative service delivery, aimed at sustainability and maximising social value. Businesses able to deliver services under open procurement procedures should consider engaging with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, leveraging the jurisdiction's emphasis on quality and cost efficiency to build competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

MSK Community Pain Service

Notice Description

Procurement for the provision of a Community Pain Service to East Sussex MSK Partnership East (ESMSKP)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement for the provision of a Community Pain Service to East Sussex MSK Partnership East (ESMSKP)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05961f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083352-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,326,238 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,326,238 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 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
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
esht.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 3001514500

Buyer Location

Locality
ST LEONARDS ON SEA
Postcode
TN37 7PT
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARE UNBOUND

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