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title: "Complementary Therapies"
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# Complementary Therapies

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-352390cd-0e6b-4b62-bef6-ff2538ebf87e

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## Summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has announced a tender for the provision of complementary therapies for patients with cancer, under the title "Complementary Therapies". This tender, classified under miscellaneous health services (CPV 85140000), is at the 'Tender' stage and seeks a qualified complementary therapist to deliver services such as Reiki, Massage therapy, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Auricular Acupuncture, and Aromatherapy with massage. The services will be delivered at Sunderland Royal Hospital, UK. The procurement process commenced on 27th November 2024, and the tender submission deadline is 9th January 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period will start on 1st February 2025 and end on 31st January 2030, with an estimated total value of £16,500 GBP.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in complementary therapies to expand their business by partnering with a reputable NHS Foundation Trust. Businesses with proven expertise in delivering high-quality complementary therapy services to cancer patients will be well-suited to compete. This contract can provide stable, long-term engagement, enhancing the service provider's portfolio and credibility within the healthcare sector. The procurement method, classified as "Other", allows potential suppliers to showcase their unique qualifications and innovative approaches to patient care.

## Notice

South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust is seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced Complementary Therapist to provide a high quality complementary therapy service for patients with cancer. The Trust wishes to offer patients the opportunity to receive therapy sessions, to enable them to cope better with the symptoms of their disease. The sessions will be provided at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The Authority wishes to provide Reiki, Massage therapy, Aromatherapy (using massage technique), Reflexology, Aricular Acupuncture and Aromatherapy (using massage technique). 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/1317a39f-ce5a-4603-a6eb-ba3ef2f54147 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FT |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR4 7TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1317a39f-ce5a-4603-a6eb-ba3ef2f54147

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1317a39f-ce5a-4603-a6eb-ba3ef2f54147
  27th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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