Planning

MSK AI Service

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES NHS TRUST

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Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "MSK AI Service" is currently in the planning stage, spearheaded by the Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. This effort will culminate in the creation of the East of England Community Health & Care Trust from 1st April 2026. The initiative seeks to establish a UK-based digital physiotherapy clinic leveraging AI technology, aimed at delivering a full clinical service pathway. With a value of £2,000,000, the services are classified under the physiotherapy services category and pertain to the delivery regions of UKH1 and UKH2. Suppliers interested are required to communicate their capability by 23rd February 2026, and the contract commencement is anticipated on 1st April 2026. The procurement adheres to the PSR Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process, with a 3-year initial term and options for extension.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital health technologies, particularly those capable of implementing AI-driven medical solutions. Companies with expertise in managing comprehensive patient pathways and those registered under the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will find this tender especially favourable. By competing for this contract, businesses can leverage their capabilities in providing state-of-the-art physiotherapy services and expand their influence within the NHS network. This tender is ideal for innovators ready to demonstrate clinical governance through cutting-edge AI solutions classified as Class IIa medical devices, offering enhanced patient care around the clock.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MSK AI Service

Notice Description

The Authority requirement is for a safe, consistent, affordable, and innovative UK based digital physiotherapy clinic using artificial intelligence (AI). The expectation is for the delivery of an end-to-end clinical service for both new and existing patients; operating as a complete alternative to standard care pathways and not limited to an adjunctive, supplementary, or "waiting well" initiative. The model specified is for a supplier capable of assuming full clinical and operational ownership of the entire patient pathway including initial referral intake, diagnostic triage, clinical assessment, individualised treatment planning, treatment delivery, and discharge. To this end the supplier must be CQC registered to demonstrate robust clinical governance and the AI solution must be a class IIa medical device that is available 24/7 to ensure safe, rapid triage, and clinical diagnosis. The full specification, with the Authority's detailed requirements, can be requested by emailing the Trust Contact for this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is on behalf of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust and Norfolk Community and Health Care NHS Trust who from 1st April 2026 will become East of England Community Health & Care Trust. The Trust are following the PSR Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process. This notice is to understand any suitable and capable suppliers able to supply the services detailed in the Short Description. Any suppliers that believe they meet the capabilities must advise the Trust Contact by 23rd February 2026 in adherence with the 14 day timeline under the MSP process. Additional information: It is anticipated that the contract for this service would start on 1st April 2026 and be awarded for a 3 Year initial term with 2 x 1 Year optional extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011334-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Jessica Clark
Contact Email
jess.clark1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7908249952

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
TLH1 East Anglia, TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
St Ives South
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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