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title: "Provision of Yoga at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre"
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# Provision of Yoga at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49dd2629-23b6-4e60-b2d1-8c2c4b48a79c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a contractor for the provision of yoga services at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre located in Stanford Hall, Loughborough, LE12 5QW. This tender, identified as "Provision of Yoga at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre," is currently in the planning stage. The anticipated start date for the contract is 6th January 2023, with a duration extending until 5th January 2026. The total contract value is £71,760, and it pertains to the wellness services industry, specifically classified under CPV code 98334000.

This opportunity caters to businesses that provide wellness and training services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as there will be a significant focus on delivering adaptable yoga sessions tailored to the needs of military patients. Companies with qualified yoga instructors holding advanced training certifications and experience in delivering therapeutic wellness services will be advantageous in this bidding process. Successful participation can foster growth in the competitive public procurement landscape by establishing strong partnerships within the defence sector.

## Notice

Yoga has been a key component of patient physical and psychological recovery at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Headley Court and now at DMRC Stanford Hall (SH) since 2012. It has proven to be a highly beneficial component of the rehabilitation offered to military patients. The Authority will require a Contractor to provide yoga sessions to a wide variety of patients at: Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall Stanford on Soar Loughborough LE12 5QW The requirement is the delivery of: a. 8 x 1-Hour sessions each week that are adaptable to cater for the individual needs of the patients receiving in-patient provision from Upper Quadrant Rehab, Specialisation Rehab, Complex Trauma Rehab, Neurological Rehab, Spines Rehab, Lower Limb Rehab, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Vestibular Rehab., b. 5 Extra classes every three months for Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and Vestibular Rehab (2 classes for mTBI and 3 classes for Vestibular Rehab) The Contractor is required to record participation levels for each yoga session and forward a monthly summary to the Designated Officer (DO) for audit purposes. The Contractor shall liaise with a member of DMRC rehabilitation staff prior to each yoga sessions in order to receive a verbal brief of patient conditions and identify any individual patient considerations/adaptations. The Contractor is never to go against any clinical direction provided by DMRC rehabilitation staff. The Contractor shall be required to produce an effective Yoga Session Plan unique to different patient populations taking into account health and safety considerations. All patient safety incidents are to be reported to the DO within 24 hours. The Contractor is to provide evidence of an effective Business Continuity Plan to provide alternate staff to deliver sessions to ensure session delivery is not interrupted by more than 24 hours. Contractor Responsibilities The Contractor shall provide qualified yoga instructors who hold an advanced teacher training certificate and are a member of the Yoga Alliance. Accountability Clinical liability lies with the Contractor who must ensure that both the Contractor and its personnel have appropriate professional indemnity IAW UK legislation. Additional information: The opportunity will be advertised on Contracts Finder and on the Defence Sourcing Portal. All tenders must be submitted electronically via the Defence Sourcing Portal. To be notified of the advertisement and Invitation to Tender please register on the DSP using the link below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cee666-9209-466f-9987-9d98b0e255b0 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2023 - 5 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98334000 - Wellness services
- 98336000 - Training, workout or aerobic services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2022 at 13:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cee666-9209-466f-9987-9d98b0e255b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cee666-9209-466f-9987-9d98b0e255b0
  27th June 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
  Defence Sourcing Portal Link

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