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TenderUpdate

26 Mar 2026 at 10:33

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

On 26th March 2026, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, based in Warrington, announced an amendment to the award of a contract for Musculoskeletal and Outpatient Physiotherapy services in Cheshire East. The contract, with an estimated annual value of £132,207.66, commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2027. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically health services, and the initiative has been conducted through a limited procurement method under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations of 2023. The amendment confirms the direct award to the incumbent provider without a prior call for competition; this decision completes the tender stage.

Business growth opportunities arise from the focus on delivering high-quality health services, particularly in the field of physiotherapy. The procurement process emphasises social value, access improvement, collaboration, and innovation, making it ideal for suppliers who excel in these areas. Premier Physical Healthcare Ltd, identified as the supplier for this contract, illustrates the suitability of healthcare providers seasoned in musculoskeletal services with a capability for integration and innovation. This tender positions businesses to enhance their service offerings and leverage public sector partnerships in the Cheshire East region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Musculoskeletal and Outpatient Physiotherapy Service in Cheshire East

Notice Description

Delivery of Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Outpatient Physiotherapy Provision in Cheshire East

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Cheshire East Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Outpatient Physiotherapy Provision in Cheshire East. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an estimated annual contract value of PS132,207.66.

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 withing 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06692d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027757-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,207 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Premier Physical Healthcare

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