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title: "Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pain Assessment and Treatment Service (PATS) for Lincolnshire CCGs"
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# Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pain Assessment and Treatment Service (PATS) for Lincolnshire CCGs

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-995e873c-848a-47cb-914c-9b1d15644aa2

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking tenders for the "Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pain Assessment and Treatment Service (PATS)" aimed at providing comprehensive and accessible MSK services in the community for Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions closing on 25th February 2019. The service is classified under health services and is planned to run from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2022, operating within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health service provisions, particularly those offering innovative MSK treatments and community care solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the contracting authority encourages participation from these types of organisations. Successful bidders will have the potential to expand their market presence while contributing to the local healthcare ecosystem.

## Notice

To provide a comprehensive, patient-centred, and easy to access MSK PATS for MSK problems in the community. A high quality, efficient service in line with national guidance and local requirements will be delivered. The definition of community would not exclude services being carried out in an acute trust setting. The service will be community / primary care (although it may be delivered in an acute trust setting) provision of assessment, treatment and management of MSK pain in line with the acceptance and exclusion criteria and service requirements. Please refer to the Service Specification as listed in Schedule 2 of the NHS Standard Contract and Document 3 for reference Additional information: System access details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/337ef402-cd5b-4fa8-b05b-c5656d86b422 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | SLEAFORD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG34 8GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | North Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Sleaford Holdingham |
| Westminster constituency | Sleaford and North Hykeham |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2019 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/337ef402-cd5b-4fa8-b05b-c5656d86b422

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/337ef402-cd5b-4fa8-b05b-c5656d86b422
  27th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://southwestlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/

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