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Specialist Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Service across Cheshire East

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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13 Mar 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract for Specialist Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Services across Cheshire East. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, signifying a unique process outside standard public contracts regulations. The contract, announced on 13 March 2026, signifies the intention to award and initiates an 8-day standstill period for representations. It will commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027, with a value of £60,132. The procurement method employed is limited, not necessitating a prior call for competition, and is aimed at continuing service provision with the current supplier, Neuromuscular Centre Limited.

This award provides continuity of care specifically targeting individuals with neuromuscular conditions requiring specialist physiotherapy upon referral. For businesses, particularly those involved in health services, this signifies a strong opportunity for engagement in public sector health initiatives focused on social value, reducing health inequalities, and improving integration and sustainability. SMEs in healthcare and relevant areas could find pathways for collaboration and innovation through participation in future tenders or contract opportunities. The presence of clear criteria like social value, access improvement, and service quality central to this process could stimulate growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in delivering high-standard health services.

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Notice Title

Specialist Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Service across Cheshire East

Notice Description

The Specialist Neuromuscular Physiotherapy service offers specialist neuromuscular physiotherapy for people with a neuromuscular condition upon referral from a GP or Consultant across 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 Specialist Neuromuscular 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 PS60,132.

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-06695b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022755-2026
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
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
£60,132 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20261 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

NEUROMUSCULAR CENTRE

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