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Physiotherapy Services

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority

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19 Aug 2026 at 14:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority commissioned physiotherapy services for its workforce across clinics throughout Devon and Somerset. The requirement covers in-person physiotherapy treatment, delivered at clinics across the buyer’s geographical area, with the level of activity varying according to demand. The procurement is categorised as physiotherapy services (CPV 85142100) and falls within the wider public services category. The buyer is a sub-central public authority based in Exeter. The service is relevant to physiotherapy providers able to operate across Devon and Somerset and support patients through clinic-based treatment. Delivery is associated with the whole Devon and Somerset geographical area rather than a single named site.

This procurement has been awarded and is complete. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority used a below-threshold direct award without competition under the light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to Exeter Physio Limited and signed on 19 August 2026. The active contract runs from 1 November 2027 to 30 April 2029. Its value is £63,000 excluding VAT and £75,600 including VAT. There was one lot, covering the full requirement. Demand is variable; the stated average requirement is 818 in-person physiotherapy sessions per year, based on demand in financial years 2023-24 to 2025-26. The award is active and the contract is active, indicating that a supplier has been selected and the arrangement is in place.

This award demonstrates an established requirement for clinic-based physiotherapy supporting Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority. A competing provider would need to deliver in-person physiotherapy across the buyer’s geographical area, manage demand that changes over time and maintain sufficient clinical capacity for a recurring annual volume of several hundred sessions. Exeter Physio Limited, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise, was selected through a below-threshold direct award without competition, showing that a local or regional specialist can meet this type of requirement. Relevant providers should be able to operate multiple clinic locations or provide reliable coverage across Devon and Somerset, organise appointments around fluctuating demand and deliver a consistent physiotherapy service for a public-sector workforce.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Physiotherapy Services

Notice Description

The provision of physiotherapy services at clinics across the geographical area of Devon and Somerset. Volumes are variable depending on demand. The average volume of in-person physio sessions required each year is 818 (this is based on demand from financial years 2023-24 to 2025-26).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e7cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079071-2026
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
£63,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 30 Apr 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXETER PHYSIO LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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