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Out-Patient Management of Long-Term Complex Patients Physiotherapy Service

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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TenderUpdate

07 Apr 2026 at 14:00

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Out-Patient Management of Long-Term Complex Patients Physiotherapy Service" was led by the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The service falls under the health services category, specifically physiotherapy services, with a focus on outpatient and domiciliary management for complex cases. The recently concluded procurement stage resulted in the contract formally awarded to The Chaseley Trust. Located at South Cliff, Eastbourne, this service is intended for the UKJ2 region. The contract was awarded following a limited procurement method under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those with expertise in physiotherapy and complex patient care. Companies similar to The Chaseley Trust, which are well-versed in delivering specialised neurological physiotherapy services, could find this sector beneficial for expansion. The streamlined procurement approach allows nimble Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively without the burden of extensive competition procedures, fostering an environment that encourages collaborative growth and service development in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Out-Patient Management of Long-Term Complex Patients Physiotherapy Service

Notice Description

To provide a dedicated outpatient and domiciliary based management service to patients with complex postural and physical needs which do not fall within the scope of other NHS commissioned services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Chaseley Trust will offer an outpatient and Domiciliary Physiotherapy Service delivered and / or supervised by a Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist with expert knowledge and management skills of neurological conditions, complex needs and postural management. A patient will attend the Chaseley Trust for assessment via a referral from ESHT out-patient department or community-based rehabilitation team. There will be some patients who will require ongoing long-term maintenance due to their clinical presentation and diagnosis. These patients will be reviewed regularly (at least every 3 months) by a qualified physiotherapist who will thoroughly re assess the patient and their needs.

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. 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-066d27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031541-2026
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20263 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
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST LEONARDS ON SEA
Postcode
TN37 7PT
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CHASELEY TRUST

Further Information

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