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title: "Musculoskeletal (MSK) Triage Service"
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# Musculoskeletal (MSK) Triage Service

Buyer: NHS ANGLIA COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0ff791a-f0ac-46c8-9fca-ba1b9f21f3ae

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## Summary

The NHS Anglia Commissioning Support Unit is planning to procure a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Triage Service, aimed at providing efficient and effective assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for MSK conditions. This contract, valued at £750,000, is expected to commence in April 2018 and will run for three years, with a potential 24-month extension. The procurement process will follow an open procedure and is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 27 October 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in musculoskeletal services, particularly those able to deliver high-quality, coordinated care tailored to local needs. Businesses with expertise in triage and clinical services are well-suited to compete, especially those equipped to manage timely referrals and implement the NHS guidance effectively. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance service delivery capabilities within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS West Norfolk CCG is seeking to commission a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Triage service. The service will provide a responsive triage, which includes accurate assessment, diagnosis and treatment for all referrals to enable the appropriate management of patients with MSK conditions (including red flags). It will focus on high-quality, well-coordinated care which meets the needs of the local population. Referrals into the service will be triaged and responded to within 48 hours of receipt of referrals. Additional information: In-line with the recently published NHS England MSK Guidance, NHS West Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group have reviewed their current service and wishes to competitively re-commission a Musculoskeletal(MSK) Triage service, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment for all referrals to enable the appropriate management of patients with MSK conditions (including red flags). The contract will be using the NHS Standard Contract over a 3 year term, and possible 24 months extension option. The expected date for service commencement in April 2018. An open procedure will be followed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81c4475-492f-4e81-be1b-804850dc647d |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ANGLIA COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR7 0WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Broadland |
| Electoral ward | Brundall |
| Westminster constituency | Broadland and Fakenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2017 at 08:33 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81c4475-492f-4e81-be1b-804850dc647d
- 23 Oct 2017 at 16:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81c4475-492f-4e81-be1b-804850dc647d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81c4475-492f-4e81-be1b-804850dc647d
  25th October 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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