Award

Sub Contract of Musculoskeletal Activity to Independent Sector Providers

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust awarding a contract to Practice Plus Group Hospitals Limited for musculoskeletal activity services. This contract, executed under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, is categorised within the health services industry and operates out of Chesterfield, Derbyshire. It commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set for a duration of 36 months, concluding on 31 March 2029. The procurement process employed a limited method, specifically designed outside the usual competitive tender framework due to statutory reasons, with the first-year contract value amounting to £1,957,858.45, subject to annual renegotiation for subsequent years.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those involved in orthopaedic care, to expand their operations in the Derbyshire region. The focus on patient choice as a high-quality criterion can benefit businesses adept in customising healthcare offerings to meet patient preferences. Businesses with existing infrastructure or expertise in managing comprehensive healthcare programmes for musculoskeletal conditions could leverage this award to foster growth and establish long-term partnerships within the NHS framework, enhancing both service delivery and market presence.

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Notice Title

Sub Contract of Musculoskeletal Activity to Independent Sector Providers

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process B

Lot Information

Lot 1

This award has been made under direct award process B, Practice Plus Group Hospital, Barlborough is an existing provider of Sheffield MSK services. The Sheffield MSK approach ensures that patients can be offered a choice of provider. The focus of the MSK model is to have a co-ordinated approach that supports and encourages management of patients' needs with clear preventative programmes and early interventions, to reduce the volumes of patients who need more specialist intervention.
The services are to be provided to patients aged 18 and over who are referred to the Provider via the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT (STH) Single Point of Access (SPA).
The services will be provided under this contract for 36 months from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The contract value for year 1 is PS1,957858.45, the value of the contract for year 2 & year 3 will be renegotiated annually.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018317-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85100000 - Health services

85121283 - Orthopaedic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,957,858 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20251 years 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
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRACTICE PLUS GROUP HOSPITALS

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