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title: "AQP (Any Qualified Provider) MSK Physiotherapy Services - NHS Swale CCG - NHS/SoEPS/16.275"
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# AQP (Any Qualified Provider) MSK Physiotherapy Services - NHS Swale CCG - NHS/SoEPS/16.275

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32fae672-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The NHS South of England Procurement Services, on behalf of NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), is inviting tenders for the provision of MSK Physiotherapy Services under the AQP (Any Qualified Provider) model. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract set to commence from 1st December 2016 and conclude on 31st March 2020. The tender was published on 19th September 2016, and the deadline for submitting completed documents was 19th October 2016. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, classified under the health and social work services industry category. The procurement method applied is an open procedure.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in physiotherapy services, as providers can apply to deliver high-quality, accessible care to MSK patients. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The AQP model allows for a collaborative environment where new entrants can join established providers, thereby fostering competition and potentially leading to enhanced business growth for those offering innovative and efficient service solutions.

## Notice

NHS South of England Procurement Services, acting on behalf of NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (the Commissioner) is commencing an AQP Offer for the provision of MSK Physiotherapy Services for NHS Swale CCG patients. Please note that this is a reopening of the window for new providers to apply and a reaccreditation/due diligence exercise for already accredited AQP MSK Physiotherapy service providers to Swale CCG. Therefore, all providers that wish to provide the service to Swale CCG from 01 December 2016 must respond to this procurement whether new providers or providers already providing this service. The MSK physiotherapy service will provide local, high quality, responsive and easily accessible services for those affected with MSK problems. Timely intervention by skilled, experienced therapists will reduce demand on secondary care, thereby freeing up capacity to see those patients who need specialist and consultant level input. The CCG will have regular performance meetings (quarterly) with accredited AQP providers to review performance of the service. It is expected that maintaining an AQP model will allow the current patient pathway for MSK Physiotherapy services to remain and will maintain patient choice to local physiotherapy services. Please note that as this is an AQP there are no guaranteed or indicative volumes of activity within the contract. Additional information: Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning. The deadline for submission of completed documents is Wednesday 19th October 2016 at 12:00pm (midday). Project Reference: NHS/SoEPS/16.275 Project title: AQP (Any Qualified Provider) MSK Physiotherapy Services - NHS Swale CCG, please access the procurement project for all documents. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 6pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in the documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d58bdc22-d44e-4ff1-bca1-4473b1c9aba3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | EAST KENT THERAPY REHABILITATION ALLIANCE; KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS TRUST; KESSON PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES; MEDWAY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE; PHYSIOTHERAPY2FIT; PREMIER PHYSICAL HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2017 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d58bdc22-d44e-4ff1-bca1-4473b1c9aba3
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d016438e-46fc-4741-b1e0-1820dcb6d63f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d58bdc22-d44e-4ff1-bca1-4473b1c9aba3
  4th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d016438e-46fc-4741-b1e0-1820dcb6d63f
  19th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7192c4b-b13f-4939-95ec-7c770946e188
  How to Register on NHS South of England Procurement Services e-portal
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
  NHS South of England Procurement Services e-portal link
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56902c6f-9f8d-4d74-ae88-80bd71a05e96
  How to Register on NHS South of England Procurement Services e-portal

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