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title: "Prehabilitation project supervised exercise sessions"
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# Prehabilitation project supervised exercise sessions

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67e0e73a-23f9-4e52-a0cd-811a2d7a0cf1

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking providers for the "Prehabilitation project supervised exercise sessions", a clinical service aimed at optimising patients prior to elective major cancer surgery. This tender is classified under health services and is located in the East Midlands region of England. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 15:00 on Friday, 29th November 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2020 and conclude by 31st December 2020, with a budget of up to £99,999.

This opportunity offers a chance for companies specialising in health and wellness, particularly those experienced in chronic disease management and rehabilitation services, to grow their business by collaborating with the NHS. Providers that can demonstrate experience with supervised exercise for patients facing surgery, and those who employ qualified exercise instructors, will be well-positioned to compete. This project underscores the growing emphasis on prehabilitation in healthcare, suggesting a robust market for services that support patient health before surgical procedures.

## Notice

This new Prehabilitation pilot clinical service aims to optimise patients prior to elective cancer major surgery. The service comprises supervised exercise, dietetic optimisation and psychological support. In order to deliver a "dose" of intervention, patient groups with a 6 week period in the existing patient pathway have been chosen. These groups are the patients preparing for surgery to the oesophagus, stomach, bladder, rectum, liver (secondary cancers) and gynaecological organs. Patients may participate in the service either during or after chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The objective of the service is to successfully deliver 1 hour supervised exercise sessions, using a mix of aerobic and resistance exercises, three times a week for 6 weeks. It is anticipated that based on clinical need there may be some flexibility in the time available for each individual patient. Providers should be able to provide services at one or more of the following localities; Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray Hinckley. Providers must have: - experience of supervising exercise for people with chronic disease, including a history of stable cardio-vascular disease, diabetes, lung disease, musculoskeletal conditions, obesity. - ability to provide sessions x2 per week; be able to provide 6 week duration programme; Capacity to deliver both aerobic and strength training. - have Level 3 qualified exercise instructors; Patients and Project team to have access to Level 4 Cancer Rehab qualified instructors to provide support and reviews as necessary. Interested parties wishing to participate in the Procurement should register and download a tender pack from the Proactis/Due North e-tendering portal. Please log on to: - http://www.supplying2nhs.org/ - scroll down to Supplier Guide How to Do Business (on the right-hand side of the screen). Please then follow the registration instructions (if you are not registered already). Once registered the tender can be found within project reference: DN444503. Tenders must be submitted no later than 15:00 on Friday, 29th November 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86042955-a03b-466b-9b34-53203ff469c0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,999 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2019 at 18:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86042955-a03b-466b-9b34-53203ff469c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86042955-a03b-466b-9b34-53203ff469c0
  6th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/
- http://www.supplying2nhs.org/

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