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Musculoskeletal and Outpatient Physiotherapy Service in Cheshire East

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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26 Mar 2026 at 10:17

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13 Mar 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is responsible for the procurement of Musculoskeletal and Outpatient Physiotherapy Services in Cheshire East. The contract, valued at £112,000 annually, has been awarded through a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and will commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and specifically focuses on delivering physiotherapy services in Eastern Cheshire. The process, conducted under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. With the contract status marked as complete, the procurement strategy involved a direct award to the incumbent provider, Aim Physiotherapy Ltd, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to it being outside the directive's scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth within the health services sector, particularly for large-scale physiotherapy providers capable of sustaining service integration and collaboration in Cheshire East. Given the focus on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and promoting service sustainability, businesses that prioritise quality, innovation, and social value are well-suited to compete in future opportunities arising from similar procurement processes. Although the current award has been made to Aim Physiotherapy Ltd, the PSR suggests a potential opening for competitors within the healthcare landscape as decision-makers assess provider capabilities. Businesses should monitor subsequent standstill periods and future tender updates to lever their position in this market.

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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 Eastern Cheshire.

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 Physiotherapy Service in Cheshire East. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS112000.

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-066933
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027730-2026
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
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
£112,000 £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

AIM PHYSIOTHERAPY

Further Information

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