--- title: "Outsourced Physiotherapy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aadd8f03-0a73-4cf2-bbb9-baab49df8481" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aadd8f03-0a73-4cf2-bbb9-baab49df8481" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aadd8f03-0a73-4cf2-bbb9-baab49df8481.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aadd8f03-0a73-4cf2-bbb9-baab49df8481.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2023-09-29" --- # Outsourced Physiotherapy Services Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aadd8f03-0a73-4cf2-bbb9-baab49df8481 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aadd8f03-0a73-4cf2-bbb9-baab49df8481) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aadd8f03-0a73-4cf2-bbb9-baab49df8481.json) ## Summary The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking providers of MSK physiotherapy services in the Tunbridge Wells area. The tender, titled "Outsourced Physiotherapy Services," aims to offer convenient outpatient clinic services for patients referred by local GPs. The contract, with a total potential term of 5 years, involves an open procurement method and a contract value of £500,000. The deadline for expression of interest is 16/10/2023, with ITT documentation to be published on the same date. This opportunity can benefit businesses providing musculoskeletal physiotherapy services within a 5-mile radius of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to bid for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, offering growth opportunities for qualified suppliers in the services sector. It is essential to review the detailed requirements to participate in this procurement process and align with the Trust's objectives and standards. ## Notice Background: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) hold a prime provider contract for the delivery of musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy in West Kent. In order to achieve the Key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with this contract and aligning with the expectation of collaboration with other providers it is our intention to issue an invitation to tender for providers of MSK physiotherapy in the Tunbridge Wells area. Access To Services: KCHFT receives Physiotherapy referrals from GPs in the Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge localities and wishes to offer those patients who are registered with these GPs an opportunity to be treated at a convenient outpatient clinic within the area. KCHFT will refer such patients to the Provider, who will only accept such referrals under this Contract. This Contract does not include patients that have self-referred or come direct from other referring parties, including direct from a GP Practice. The Provider will offer all patients who are referred via KCHFT an initial appointment for assessment.The Provider will offer the first assessment appointment for a 30 minutes slot with a physical therapist experienced in musculoskeletal disorders that will allow a thorough assessment and a treatment plan to be devised. For those patients who are deemed suitable for treatment following the initial assessment appointment, the treatment plan will continue in follow-up appointments which will last for 30 minutes each. A course of therapy will typically take between two and six sessions depending on the type and severity of the condition. The provider must offer the proposed physiotherapy service at a location within 5 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells, to ensure a reasonable and practicable offering to referrals in relation to travel and accessibility. The Provider will ensure that all treatment facilities comply with Department of Health standards in terms of cleanliness and offer patients a safe, pleasant and suitable environment that has equitable access to services. Contract Term: 24 months plus three extension opportunities in tranches of 12 months (2+1+1+1 years), total potential term of 5 years. Forecasted Activity: (current estimated activity for this ad hoc provision, and there is no guaranteed activity or obligation from the authority) New Referrals Per Week: 20 Average Sessions per Referral: 4 Forecasted Sessions per week: 80 Forecasted New Referrals Per Month: 80 Forecasted sessions per Month: 320 Forecasted New Referrals Per Annum: 1040 Forecasted Sessions Per Annum: 4160 If you would like to express your interest in this opportunity, please log in / register on the Proactis e-Tendering Portal here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/ and register your interest against DN692299. Expression of interest window closes on the 16/10/2023 @ 00:00hrs, ITT documentation will be published on 16/10/2023. A detailed specification of requirements will be issued at the ITT Stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ea9c16-c6b3-4594-8dcd-c7660be32256 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN25 4AZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Goat Lees | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85142100 - Physiotherapy services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2023 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ea9c16-c6b3-4594-8dcd-c7660be32256 - 29 Sep 2023 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1260dae7-6e39-49a8-bb9a-4b548ecc9df1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ea9c16-c6b3-4594-8dcd-c7660be32256 29th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1260dae7-6e39-49a8-bb9a-4b548ecc9df1 29th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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