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title: "GB-Bedford: Outpatient Physiotherapy Services"
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buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
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# GB-Bedford: Outpatient Physiotherapy Services

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd01803a-ee0e-4752-aae4-310c6532bba1

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## Summary

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority is initiating a tender for the "GB-Bedford: Outpatient Physiotherapy Services" project, falling under the paramedical services classification. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission extended to 30th April 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic impacts. This contract, valued at £50,000 with a minimum value of £25,000, involves the establishment of a 'Pseudo' Open Framework Agreement for outpatient and paramedical treatments for approximately 600 operational and corporate support staff. The contract period is set to commence on 1st June 2020 and run until 31st May 2024, with services delivered in the East of England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in paramedical services such as physiotherapy, acupuncture, and sports injury treatments. Providers capable of adapting to remote service delivery or facing fluctuations in demand due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions may find this contract particularly advantageous. The open procurement method employed allows for a wider participation of qualified bidders, thereby enhancing competition and potentially leading to increased business volume in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 April 2020 for the following reason: Deadline for Expression of Interest extended to 29th May 2020 due to the further extension of the Covid-19 lockdown measures. Amendment of the initial Framework term to reflect the extension to the submission deadline.(The Authority is seeking to commission the establishment of a 'Pseudo' Open Framework Agreement consisting of multiple suitably qualified providers under which it can call-off (via direct award) a variety of outpatient and paramedical treatments, including but not limited to physiotherapy, sports injury, acupuncture, podiatry and osteopathy for all operational and corporate support staff (600 in total)) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da655aa-e9ae-4fd4-acd5-29df9bf6aa9f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 7NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston South |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85142000 - Paramedical services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2020 at 18:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da655aa-e9ae-4fd4-acd5-29df9bf6aa9f
- 6 Apr 2020 at 08:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da655aa-e9ae-4fd4-acd5-29df9bf6aa9f
- 15 Mar 2020 at 23:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da655aa-e9ae-4fd4-acd5-29df9bf6aa9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da655aa-e9ae-4fd4-acd5-29df9bf6aa9f
  16th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bedford:-Outpatient-Physiotherapy-Services/945CX44UVY
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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