--- title: "Community MSK Service to Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce2bca29-675d-45c4-928b-6733d4272c7c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce2bca29-675d-45c4-928b-6733d4272c7c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce2bca29-675d-45c4-928b-6733d4272c7c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce2bca29-675d-45c4-928b-6733d4272c7c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2021-03-19" --- # Community MSK Service to Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce2bca29-675d-45c4-928b-6733d4272c7c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce2bca29-675d-45c4-928b-6733d4272c7c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce2bca29-675d-45c4-928b-6733d4272c7c.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender for the "Community MSK Service" aimed at providing comprehensive care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions in Oxfordshire. The procurement process, classified under health services, is currently in the planning stage with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 12 noon on 9th April 2021. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st August 2022, with an initial term of 8 years and a possible extension of up to 2 years. The overall contract value is estimated at £4.5 million per annum. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare, particularly those providing community health services or physiotherapy. Providers with the capability to deliver an integrated, patient-centred approach in partnership with other service providers will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on collaboration also opens doors for consortia and sub-contracts, inviting both large organisations and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in this transformative healthcare initiative. ## Notice Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver a high quality evidence based service for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions that is clinically-driven, patient-centred with multi-agency clinical engagement and leadership to deliver an effective service for patients registered with an Oxfordshire GP. The service will include signposting, advice, triage, referral, assessment, treatment and community based MSK physiotherapy, MSK podiatry and pain management, as well as bladder and bowel, women's and men's health. The Service will achieve the following overall objectives working in close collaboration with other service providers: * Implement an innovative, single, transparent, coordinated, patient pathway for MSK in Oxfordshire, eliminating inefficiencies and inconsistencies. * Care is provided in the right place, first time. * Patient choice on treatment options and location. * Evidence based integrated pathway for MSK patients including post-operative, trauma rehabilitation, rheumatology and pain management, women's and men's health and continence. * Improve access to services closer to home. * Efficient cost effective service delivery. * Strong emphasis on patient education and self-management. * Integrated service working closely with other service providers across the local healthcare system maximising efficiencies and delivering high quality care. The initial contract term will be for 5 years plus with an optional extension of any period(s) up to a maximum of a further 2 years, as defined and at the discretion of the commissioners. The anticipated service commencement date is 1st August 2022. The contract value is PS4.5m per annum. Commissioners are open to accepting offers from a consortium of providers or a lead provider with sub-contracts as well as individual organisations. Expressions of interest (including completed SQ responses) must be received by 12 noon, on the 19th April 2021. Further information including a copy of the Selection Questionnaire can be found on the e-procurement portal In-tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50236922-453f-4d4b-81d6-2c3881947842 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Competitive Dialogue | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £31,500,000 | | 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX4 2LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Temple Cowley | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2021 at 13:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50236922-453f-4d4b-81d6-2c3881947842 - 8 Mar 2021 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50236922-453f-4d4b-81d6-2c3881947842 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50236922-453f-4d4b-81d6-2c3881947842 19th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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