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Physiotherapy Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 13:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to procure physiotherapy services through an open tender process. This procedure aims to establish a contract for delivering physiotherapy services to support approximately 10,000 individuals, including Council employees and public-sector partners, at the Council’s in-house Occupational Health Unit in Oldbury, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the health services industry category and will be managed via the In-tend e-Tendering System. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 24 August 2026, with the service anticipated to commence on 1 November 2026. Key dates also include the enquiry period ending on 17 August 2026 and the award period concluding on 2 October 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in occupational health and physiotherapy. Enterprises with expertise in delivering high-quality, comprehensive health services can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio and market reach within the public sector. The contract’s value of approximately £288,000 highlights its potential financial rewards. Additionally, the opportunity to supply services to other local authorities or schools under the contract terms makes it well-suited for businesses looking to strengthen their partnerships within the local government network. With quality and price as key award criteria, competitive pricing paired with outstanding service delivery will benefit those vying for this engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Physiotherapy Services

Notice Description

Physiotherapy Services Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council invites suitably qualified, experienced, and interested parties ("Tenderers") to participate in a tender process to establish a Contract for the Provision of Physiotherapy Services. The successful Tenderer will be required to deliver the services described in the Tender Schedule 5-Specification, working with the Council's in-house Occupational Health Unit. The appointed provider may also be required to supply services to other local authorities or schools under the terms of the Contract. The Occupational Health Unit consists of an Occupational Health Physician, Occupational Health Nurse Advisors, a Physiotherapist, and a Business Support Team. The service is managed on a day-to-day basis by the Occupational Health Team Manager and provides occupational health services to Council employees and a range of public-sector partners -- serving approximately 10,000 individuals across a variety of roles, including manual, technical, and administrative occupations. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 24 August 2026 at 15:00hrs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract period will run from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2028, with the option to extend for a further year, subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d22a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069814-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-07-23

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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