Planning

Physiotherapy Services

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES NHS TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

30 Oct 2025 at 14:40

Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is planning to procure physiotherapy services as part of the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This open competition, below threshold tender, is currently in the planning update stage and is set to commence with a contract period starting on 17th November 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement process, identified as ocds-h6vhtk-05d21d-069778-2025, is intended to select the most suitable provider, and the associated notice has been published on 30th October 2025. The deadline for the tender period is 12th November 2025, and businesses should prepare to submit proposals by this date for services to be delivered within numerous regions in the United Kingdom.

For businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in physiotherapy services, this tender represents a significant growth opportunity. The procurement process is designed to encourage participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a competitive edge to organisations that can provide responsive and quality physiotherapy services. With an estimated contract value of £100,000, excluding VAT, participating companies can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence within the NHS service provision sphere, enhancing their portfolio and broadening their market reach across multiple UK regions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Physiotherapy Services

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This Intended Approach Notice is being published in line with Regulation 10 - under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime - PSR) Regulations 2023. (The Most Suitable Provider Process) is being used to commission this service. This will be published for at least 14 calendar days as per the requirements of the Provider Selection Regime 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d21d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069778-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ccs.procurementteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Postcode
PE27 4LG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
St Ives South
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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