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title: "MSK PATS AQP for Lincolnshire CCGs"
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# MSK PATS AQP for Lincolnshire CCGs

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce0beb8b-e629-4729-b349-d8a3b344e658

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, which initiated a tender titled "MSK PATS AQP for Lincolnshire CCGs." This contract falls under the health services category and is situated in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including the tender period closing on 6th May 2016, and the contract commencing on 1st August 2016, expected to run until 31st July 2019. The tender was procured through an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) method, allowing any qualified providers to apply.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for healthcare providers specialising in musculoskeletal pain assessment and treatment services. Businesses characterised as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the service delivery which focuses on community-based treatment. Engaging in such contracts can enhance service reach and improve health outcomes in the region.

## Notice

The 4 Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Groups Lincolnshire East CCG, Lincolnshire West CCG, South Lincolnshire CCG and South West Lincolnshire CCG currently contract with providers for a Musculoskeletal Pain Assessment and Treatment Service in the community. The Commissioners are opened an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) window for interested NEW providers to apply in April 2016. The service was for the community based provision of assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain that will benefit from time limited treatment in line with the acceptance and exclusion criteria. Additional information: This contract was tendered as an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) and contracts were let on a zero value, zero volume basis. Arden & GEM CSU procured this service on behalf of the 4 Lincolnshire Commissioners (Lincolnshire west CCG, Lincolnshire East CCG, South West Lincolnshire CCG and South Lincolnshire CCG). The service commenced on 1st August 2016 as published.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30f8535-8c3b-4b13-a0d8-f0d656af2283 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2016 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| 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 | BRACEBRIDGE HEATH, LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN4 2HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | North Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Bracebridge Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BOSTON PHYSIOTHERAPY; LINCOLNSHIRE EAST HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30f8535-8c3b-4b13-a0d8-f0d656af2283

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30f8535-8c3b-4b13-a0d8-f0d656af2283
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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