--- title: "Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pain Assessment and Treatment Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1fe576fc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1fe576fc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1fe576fc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1fe576fc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-01-08" --- # Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pain Assessment and Treatment Service Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fe576fc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1fe576fc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1fe576fc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage for a Public Procurement process titled "Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pain Assessment and Treatment Service." This tender focuses on the health services industry and is located within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The key milestone for engagement is the due date of 23 February 2018, by which interested providers are invited to express their interest in participating in this tender process via an eTendering system. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in musculoskeletal health services, particularly those offering assessment and treatment solutions. Physiotherapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths could find this tender particularly relevant as it seeks new providers for community-based services. Engaging with this procurement could lead to significant business growth, particularly for companies ready to expand their services in public health and rehabilitation in the community setting. ## Notice The 4 Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Groups currently contract with providers for a Musculoskeletal Pain Assessment and Treatment Service in the community. The Commissioners are giving consideration to the opening of an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) window for interested NEW providers to apply. The service is for the community based provision of assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain that will benefit from time limited treatment in line with the acceptance and exclusion criteria. The service can be provided by Physiotherapists, Chiropractors &, Osteopaths & Physiotherapists. If you are interested in providing this service please register an interest by Friday the 8th January 2016 at https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk; following the instructions detailed in this notice then click on the pqq_184. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. The services to which this notice relates fall within Part B of Schedule 3, Part 10 of the Public Services Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended) ('the Regulations'). Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authorities intend to hold themselves bound by any of the Regulations save those applicable to the procurement of Part B services. Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) -- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register-- Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' -- Enter your correct business and user details --Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete -- You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender -- Login to the portal with the user-name/password -- Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) -- Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. -- Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. -- This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -- You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender -- Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) -- You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification -- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT -- There may be a mixture of on-line and off-line actions for you to perform (there is detailed on-line help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the on-line help, or contact the eTendering helpdesk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5c55d4-f029-4990-8b32-33234a3a62bf | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN4 2HN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | North Kesteven | | Electoral ward | Bracebridge Heath | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2018 at 10:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5c55d4-f029-4990-8b32-33234a3a62bf - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b46ab64-faea-4155-a93a-88d7f63b2a36 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5c55d4-f029-4990-8b32-33234a3a62bf 8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b46ab64-faea-4155-a93a-88d7f63b2a36 18th December 2015 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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