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Empire Physiotherapy MSK

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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25 Feb 2026 at 15:12

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12 Feb 2026 at 12:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has awarded the contract for physiotherapy services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), according to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract, worth £646,800 excluding VAT, targets the reduction of waiting lists affected by COVID-19, offering service to patients referred by healthcare professionals to the Berkshire Healthcare East MSK Physiotherapy Service. The contract runs from the 1st April 2026 to the 31st March 2027, with services to be provided in the UKJ11 region, specifically Bracknell, United Kingdom. This process employed the direct award approach, eliminating the need for competition under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The formal award announcement occurred on the 25th February 2026 following a period designated for provider representations, which concluded on the 24th February 2026.

This procurement initiative offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in physiotherapy services, particularly those looking to expand and demonstrate their capabilities in the healthcare sector. Businesses adept in maintaining high standards in quality, cost efficiency, integration, collaboration, and service sustainability are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The direct engagement of the independent sector assists in reducing health inequalities and improving access, offering ample room for innovation and social value contributions. Organisations positioned to leverage pre-existing relationships within healthcare and demonstrate an ability to sustain patient care quality amidst growing demands will find this contract beneficial for business growth and sector visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Empire Physiotherapy MSK

Notice Description

The Service aims to provide the use of independent sector to reduce waiting list from backlog of COVID-19. This service will provide care to patients that have been referred by a healthcare professional to Berkshire Healthcare East MSK Physiotherapy Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service aims to provide the use of independent sector to reduce waiting list from backlog of COVID-19. This service will provide care to patients that have been referred by a healthcare professional to Berkshire Healthcare East MSK Physiotherapy Service. The trust intend to award the contract to an existing provider under Direct Award process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The value of the contract is PS646,800 ex VAT. The service will be provided 01/04/2026- 31/03/2027

Procurement Information

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 by 24th February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ee3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016987-2026
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
SME

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
£646,800 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 2UT
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Bullbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Empire Physiotherapy Ltd

Further Information

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