---
title: "Provision of Complementary Therapies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c209"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED"
published: "2024-12-04"
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# Provision of Complementary Therapies

Buyer: CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c209

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## Summary

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited has initiated an open procurement process for the Provision of Complementary Therapies, specifically focusing on miscellaneous health services. The services to be provided include head and foot massage, neck and shoulder massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage, reiki, and auricular acupuncture, intended for cancer patients at the Macmillan Centre within Sunderland Royal Hospital. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 9 January 2025. This contract is valued at £49,500 and spans 1,080 days with the possibility of an extension on a 1+1+1 basis. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically or in writing by the deadline, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in complementary therapies, particularly those registered with established bodies such as the Federation of Holistic Therapists, Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council, Health and Care Professions Council, or the British Acupuncture Council. Organisations meeting these eligibility criteria will find this tender an excellent opportunity to collaborate with the healthcare sector, specifically targeting rehabilitation and supportive care for cancer patients. Businesses that can comply with the Provider Selection Regime and are adept at delivering high-quality health services will be well-suited to compete and potentially expand their market presence within the UK's health services industry.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of complementary therapy sessions for the following:
Head and foot massage
Neck and shoulder massage
Aromatherapy massage
Reflexology 
Indian Head Massage
Reiki
Auricula acupuncture

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT provides complementary therapies designed to be used alongside normal medical treatments. This service is currently provided to cancer patients and delivered in the Macmillan centre within Sunderland Royal Hospital. This procurement will be carried out under the Provider Selection Regime using the Competitive Process.

Renewal: This contract is on a 1+1+1 basis with an option to extend on a 1+1 basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038988-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,500 |
| Lots value | £49,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR4 7TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 09:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038988-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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