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title: "Community MSK Service in BLMK"
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# Community MSK Service in BLMK

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25ef0aca-a73c-4de5-84b6-9005a89ae965

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## Summary

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board is procuring a Community MSK Service, including support for chronic pain, in Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes. The contract commences on 1st November 2025 and runs for up to 10 years, with a maximum value of £127,870,000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their bids by 12 noon on 11th December 2024. This service falls under the health services industry category and will be delivered across various healthcare settings in England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses capable of providing comprehensive MSK services in a responsible and sustainable manner. Companies specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in chronic pain management and patient pathway coordination, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The significant contract value and long duration offer substantial business growth potential for providers in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board are seeking a suitable organisation for the provision of Community MSK Service including support for chronic pain in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. The key objective is to enable patients with MSK conditions and those living with chronic pain to live a full and healthy life. The Service provider will offer a standardised, transparent, and coordinated patient pathway for MSK patients in a responsible and environmentally sustainable way across all relevant healthcare settings in BLMK. The Service provider will ensure patients receive a consistent experience, feel supported, informed and empowered throughout the whole pathway and receive the optimal treatment at the right time. The contract will be for a period of up to 10 years commencing on 01st November 2025. It is anticipated that the service provision resultant of this procurement will have a maximum value of PS127,870,000 (excluding VAT) over the term of the contract. The procurement is being run via the Atamis e-system where all procurement documents are available for download. Providers who do not have an account can register at the link here, https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The deadline for receipt of bid submissions via the Atamis e-system is 12noon on 11th December 2024. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464c234c-06eb-4c70-9b79-ea99e5611dd1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,870,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464c234c-06eb-4c70-9b79-ea99e5611dd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464c234c-06eb-4c70-9b79-ea99e5611dd1
  18th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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