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Provision of a community advanced musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service for Wyre Forest registered GP patients for NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB

NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract for the provision of a community advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy service for patients in Wyre Forest registered with a GP. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and follows a direct award procedure without prior publication due to its compliance with Regulation 9. With Ascenti Physio Limited as the existing provider, the new contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2028. The decision was made by the NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Strategic Commissioning Committee on 4th March 2026, with a total contract value of £885,295. Any representations must be submitted by midnight on 17th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those that can provide musculoskeletal physiotherapy services efficiently and effectively. Companies with experience in healthcare service delivery, collaboration, and social value enhancement are well-positioned to compete for this contract. This opportunity allows businesses to establish themselves within the Wyre Forest area and contribute to local healthcare improvements, fostering potential growth in reputation and service scope over the contract term. The existing provider has demonstrated a high level of service delivery, thereby setting a benchmark for other enterprises aspiring to enter this market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a community advanced musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service for Wyre Forest registered GP patients for NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB

Notice Description

This is an Intention to Award Notice pursuant to Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of a community advanced musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service for Wyre Forest registered GP patients for NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB. A Direct Award C Process is being followed under the above-named regulations. The existing provider is satisfying the current contract and will likely satisfy the new, non-significantly changed contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Wyre Forest community advanced musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service provides timely triage, diagnostic and physiotherapy intervention to residents registered with a GP in Wyre Forest. Patients can be referred by GPs or by community physiotherapists. This service in Wyre Forest is provided by a single private provider. The service supports adults aged 16+. The current contract for community MSK physio is expiring on 31st March 2026 and a new one is required. This contract was awarded in April 2023 for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further year subject to mutual agreement. The 1-year optional extension period is now coming to an end. The total lifetime value of the original contract was PS1,045,153. The incumbent provider of the above service is satisfying the existing contract. The commissioning authority, NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, has assessed the incumbent provider against PSR basic selection criteria and the PSR 5 Key Criteria to determine whether the incumbent provider is satisfying the current contract and will likely satisfy the new contract. The proposed new contract is not significantly different from the existing one; it does not meet with the considerable change threshold, as specified Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total lifetime value of the original contract is PS1,045,153; the total value of the new contract is PS885,295. The percentage increase is -15.3%, which is below the 25% threshold specified under Regulation 9 (Direct Award C), therefore, the new contract value does not meet the considerable change threshold. There are no material changes to the Service Specification. The new contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The decision to award the contract was made by the members of the NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Strategic Commissioning Committee on 4th March 2026. There were no declared conflicts of interest for the individuals making the decision. The value of the new contact is PS885,295 over the total 2-year period (excluding any inflationary uplifts). Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health and Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act (PA2023) 2023 do not apply 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 midnight 17th March 2026. This contract has not been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. Written representations should be sent to NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB at the following email address: hwicb.corpgov@nhs.net The decision to award the contract was made by the members of the NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Strategic Commissioning Committee on 4th March 2026. There were no declared conflicts of interest for the individuals making the decision. NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICB assessed the incumbent provider on Quality and Innovation, Value, Integration, Collaboration and Service Delivery, Improving access, and Social Value. The assessment determined that the incumbent provider has satisfied this contract for the last 3 years following a competitive tendering process, and will deliver the new contract at the same cost to a sufficient standard.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health and Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or PA2023 do not apply 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 midnight 17th March 2026. This contract has not been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066213
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019473-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£885,295 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks 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
NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of, TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCENTI PHYSIO

Further Information

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