--- title: "GB-Witham: Provision of Physiotherapy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b825cee-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b825cee-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b825cee-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b825cee-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX FIRE AUTHORITY" published: "2016-11-18" --- # GB-Witham: Provision of Physiotherapy Services Buyer: ESSEX FIRE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b825cee-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b825cee-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b825cee-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Essex Fire Authority is currently seeking providers for the "Provision of Physiotherapy Services" through a tender process. This opportunity falls under the healthcare services category and is located in the East of England, UK. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 15th February 2016. The total contract value is approximately £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and the contract period is for 24 months, beginning on 1st April 2016, with a possible extension of 12 months. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for multiple bids across seven distinct lots, with the intention of ensuring various service providers are available to the workforce. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the physiotherapy industry to expand their reach and client base. Companies specializing in healthcare services, particularly those providing qualified physiotherapy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as service delivery will be flexible to accommodate employees' locations. Bidders will be evaluated based on criteria outlined in the procurement documentation, which emphasizes the suitability of SMEs for this public procurement initiative. ## Notice This opportunity is linked to the provision of physiotherapy services to employees of the Authority. All treatment will be planned, administered and conducted by a qualified physiotherapist, registered with the Health & Care professions Council (H&CPC) and who is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP). To reflect the geographical spread of our workforce and recognising that patients may have limited mobility, the intention is to offer a number of service providers through the County. To this end, this tender is divided into 7 Lots. Bidders may apply for one or more lots and the Authority may appoint more than one provider per lot. Employees will be free to chooses which provider they use and will not be compelled to use the provider closest to their home or work base locations. Full details are contained in the tender documentation which is available to view and download, free of charge, from the Authority's electronic portal provider at www.delta-esourcing.com using access code T4US7X96AD. The contract period will be 24 months with a 12 month extension option. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f07ce4e7-bbf6-40d1-b2cd-f54efe6bb553 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | ESSEX FIRE AUTHORITY | | Locality | WITHAM | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM8 3HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Braintree | | Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing | | Westminster constituency | Witham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85142100 - Physiotherapy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f07ce4e7-bbf6-40d1-b2cd-f54efe6bb553 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f07ce4e7-bbf6-40d1-b2cd-f54efe6bb553 11th January 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Witham:-Provision-of-Physiotherapy-Services/T4US7X96AD Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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