---
title: "Contract for the provision of Tai Chi Instructors for the Community Chronic Pain Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044547"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-03-20"
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# Contract for the provision of Tai Chi Instructors for the Community Chronic Pain Service

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044547

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## Summary

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Tai Chi Instructors for the Community Chronic Pain Service. The contract, valued at up to £171,600, will run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The buying organisation is Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 19th March 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing Tai Chi instructor services within the community health services sector. Particularly suited are SMEs with experience in delivering Tai Chi services for chronic pain management. The contract value and the potential for a contract extension offer long-term prospects for business growth. Businesses that focus on patient satisfaction, service innovation, and collaboration in the healthcare sector would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender process.

## Notice

The Community Chronic Pain Service Provides a range of therapeutic options for people living with persistent pain. One of the movement therapies currently offered to be of benefit when living with persistent pain is Tai Chi. Tai Chi has shown to be beneficial with managing stress, relation, balance, freedom of movement and promoting better sleep.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tai Chi Instructors for Community Chronic Pain Service. Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C process. 2 year contract plus 1 x 12 month extension.

Options: Contract has the option to extend by a further 1 x 12 month extension

Lot 2

Tai Chi Instructors for Community Chronic Pain Service. Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C process. 2 year contract plus 1 x 12 month extension.

Options: Contract has the option to extend by 1 x 12 month extension

Lot 3

Tai Chi Instructors for Community Chronic Pain Service. Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C process. 2 year contract plus 1 x 12 month extension.

Options: Contract can be extended by 1 x 12 month extension

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 15 March 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008932-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £171,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DAVID WILLIS; GARY SHORT; MATTHEW BREWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 08:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008932-2024
- 4 Mar 2024 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006890-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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