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Musculoskeletal and Outpatient Physiotherapy Service in Cheshire East

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

26 Mar 2026 at 10:30

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, located in Warrington, is overseeing a procurement process for the delivery of Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Outpatient Physiotherapy services in Cheshire East. Categorised under health services, the tender follows a direct award without prior publication, as per the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with an intention to award notice published on 13th March 2026, initiating an 8-working-day standstill period for representations. The contract starts on 1st April 2026 and runs until 31st March 2027, with an estimated contract value of £167,043.03.

This tender offers distinct business growth opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in physiotherapy and musculoskeletal services. It emphasises criteria such as social value, service sustainability, quality, and innovation, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering integrated health services that address inequalities and improve accessibility. The procurement method allows existing providers proficient in these areas to maintain continuity and service standards, appealing particularly to SMEs within Cheshire East, such as Physiofit Ltd, already associated as the incumbent provider. Interested parties should understand these dynamics to align their service offerings effectively and maximise their competitive edge.

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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 the 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 PS167,043.03.

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-06692f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027754-2026
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
£167,046 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 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

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
Post Town
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

PHYSIOFIT

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