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21 Jul 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Medway NHS Foundation Trust, located at Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham, aimed at procuring physiotherapy staff services, has reached the complete stage. The contract involves the procurement of services, more specifically, under the physiotherapy category (CPV: 85142100). The procurement method used was direct, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," signifying a more straightforward process without widespread tendering. The award was granted to Physio Med Limited, situated in Leeds. The contract, valued at £25,000, commenced on 21st July 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs, specifically those specialising in healthcare services. Businesses that offer physiotherapy services could find such contracts advantageous to expand their client base and build long-term relationships with public health organisations. The use of a direct procurement method indicates a preference for localised, smaller scale service providers, making it ideal for small to medium enterprises aiming to establish a footprint in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Physio Staff services

Notice Description

Purchase Order: 270003454

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068510-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHYSIO MED

Further Information

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