--- title: "AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service to NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047e1a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047e1a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047e1a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047e1a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2024-08-09" --- # AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service to NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) Buyer: NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047e1a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047e1a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047e1a.json) ## Summary NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) has commissioned Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd to provide an AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service. This contract covers the North-East Hampshire and Farnham area, facilitating GP-referred treatments prioritised as routine or urgent. Key services include initial face-to-face assessments, comprehensive care packages, advice, acupuncture, manual therapy, exercise programmes, and follow-ups. The contract, valued at £137,879 over seven months, starts on 1 April 2024. This procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and has been awarded directly to the existing provider to ensure continued service quality and value. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in physiotherapy and healthcare services. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, innovative health services and those capable of integrating care, reducing health inequalities, and adding social value will find this tender appealing. The contract's focus on consistent, high-standard service delivery within tight timescales highlights the need for providers with proven capabilities and a track record of performance. Companies that can offer additional complementary health services or innovative patient care solutions may find strategic opportunities for collaboration and expansion in this contract. ## Notice NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd to provide a 'AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service. Patient population covered is North-East Hamsphire and Farnham place. Referrals are via GP. The referring GPs prioritise patients as either routine or urgent. The provider carries out an initial face-to-face clinical assessment with the patient, during which a treatment plan is discussed and agreed. For referrals accepted into the service, a package of care is provided consisting of the necessary treatment required to meet the individual clinical needs of the patient. This may include but is not limited to: advice & education, provision of literature, acupuncture, manual therapy, electrotherapy, exercise programmes, soft tissue mobilisation or back care advice. Follow-ups are provided. Group exercise programmes are permitted as part of the treatment. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total value of the contract is PS137,879 for the 7 months. The contract period will commence on the 01st April 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd to provide a 'AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service. Patient population covered is North-East Hamsphire and Farnham place. Referrals are via GP. The referring GPs prioritise patients as either routine or urgent. The provider carries out an initial face-to-face clinical assessment with the patient, during which a treatment plan is discussed and agreed. For referrals accepted into the service, a package of care is provided consisting of the necessary treatment required to meet the individual clinical needs of the patient. This may include but is not limited to: advice & education, provision of literature, acupuncture, manual therapy, electrotherapy, exercise programmes, soft tissue mobilisation or back care advice. Follow-ups are provided. Group exercise programmes are permitted as part of the treatment. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total value of the contract is PS137,879 for the 7 months. The contract period will commence on the 01st April 2024. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. ### 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 26th July 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/025173-2024 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 May 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 | £137,879 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | WINDSOR | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL4 3DP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead | | Electoral ward | Old Windsor | | Westminster constituency | Windsor | | Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THORPES PHYSIOTHERAPY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2024 at 09:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025173-2024 - 17 Jul 2024 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022038-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.frimley.icb.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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