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title: "Integrated Community MSK Service (IMSK) in Milton Keynes"
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# Integrated Community MSK Service (IMSK) in Milton Keynes

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89891dca-f833-480c-ad1f-ddb662632cc1

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the "Integrated Community MSK Service (IMSK) in Milton Keynes". This service aims to enhance patient experiences by providing effective musculoskeletal and pain management treatment closer to home, ultimately alleviating pressure on secondary care. The contract period for the service spans from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2020, with the procurement method being a selective, restricted procedure. Key deadlines included the end of the tender period on 31 March 2017, and the award being made public on 18 July 2017.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those focused on outpatient care and musculoskeletal treatment solutions. Companies that can provide efficient, high-quality healthcare services or technologies catering to pain management and rehabilitation would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Moreover, this contract may encourage collaborations between larger healthcare providers and specialised service firms, fostering innovation and enhanced patient outcomes in the community healthcare landscape.

## Notice

The contract is for an Integrated Community Musculoskeletal and Pain Management Services (IMSK) in Milton Keynes. The aim of the service is to provide effective treatment with the best possible patient experience for the investment made. The objectives of the IMSK service are to:Provide Outpatient clinics closer to home for the patients Reduce the congestion on the secondary care waiting lists by diverting patients who do not need to go to a secondary care outpatient clinic and therefore help MKCCG and providers to achieve the 18 week Referral to Treatment target (RTT) Produce a 'one stop shop' for patients wherever possible to reduce the pathway time. Reduce the cost of the Outpatient appointments versus Payment by Results (PbR), either by commissioning services at a lower overall cost; reduce significantly the number of follow ups, whilst maintaining or improving a high quality of patient experience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c385911-64a5-4d49-9c7f-d76d6a04f37a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN3 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAVENSCROFT HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2017 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c385911-64a5-4d49-9c7f-d76d6a04f37a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c385911-64a5-4d49-9c7f-d76d6a04f37a
  18th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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