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Digital Health Partner for MSK Service Pilot (YSTH)

YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Feb 2026 at 12:22

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02 Oct 2025 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for a "Digital Health Partner for the MSK Service Pilot." This process falls under the service category of Physiotherapy, with the contract specifically focusing on the provision of physiotherapy services via a digital platform. It was conducted using the Most Suitable Provider Procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was formally awarded on 9th February 2026 to run from 9th February 2026 to 8th August 2026, with options to extend for two additional three-month periods. The total estimated contract value, including potential extensions, is £37,500. Key stakeholders in the process included the Senior Managers and Finance Director of the service.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for service providers, particularly those experienced in delivering digital health services and physiotherapy. Companies specialising in healthcare solutions and digital platforms, with a capacity to manage and deliver services in partnership with healthcare institutions, may find this contract advantageous for business growth. Ascenti Health Limited was selected as the successful bidder, highlighting the competitive nature of this specialised market. The contract is situated in the region of York and Scarborough, making it particularly relevant for providers with a strong presence or interest in the United Kingdom’s healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Health Partner for MSK Service Pilot (YSTH)

Notice Description

PSR Most Suitable Provider Procedure for the provision of Physiotherapy Services via a Digital Platform for the MSK service of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.<br/><br/>CPV Code: 85142100-7 Physiotherapy Service<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Estimated contract value is PS37500 for the full term including extension options.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice of intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process to Ascenti Health Limited, Carnac House Cams Hall Estate, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 8UZ - the successful bidder.

The contract is for the Provision of Physiotherapy Services via a digital platform.

CPV Code: 85142100-7 Physiotherapy Service

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.

This notice starts the standstill period, which will expire at midnight on 15th October 2025. Written representations must be submitted to Neil Dodds - neil.dodds1@nhs.net .

Options: Option to extend beyond the initial term for 2 further periods of 3 months each.

Procurement Information

PSR Most Suitable Provider Procedure<br/>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 Procurement Act 2023 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 (neil.dodds1@nhs.net) by midnight on 15/10/2025. 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-05a757
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011826-2026
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
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCENTI HEALTH

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