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title: "Active Solutions - Sports Physios Ltd"
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# Active Solutions - Sports Physios Ltd

Buyer: NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050ef7

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board involves the direct awarding of a contract to Active Solutions - Sports Physios Ltd for the provision of health services. The initiative, titled "Active Solutions - Sports Physios Ltd," focuses on supporting discharge and flow in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead through the Home First Team. This services procurement falls under the health services category and aligns with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £520,395 excluding VAT, is set for a 12-month term starting on 1st April 2025. The procurement method was based on a limited process, recognising the exceptional service delivery of the existing provider, Active Solutions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in physiotherapy and related staff provision for healthcare settings. Companies that can demonstrate an ability to deliver quality, value, and innovative health solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar direct award processes. Furthermore, businesses proficient in integrating services, reducing health inequalities, and creating social value will find ample growth opportunities in sectors governed by the Health Care Services regulations. Active participation in such tenders could advance a company's standing within public health procurement matrices.

## Notice

Supporting Discharge and flow in RBWM (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) within the Home First Team. A short-term intervention for people being discharged back into the community via provision of staff. The service primarily contributes to the discharge and flow activities in the borough through the expert staff (Physiotherapists, Multi-therapy assistants, discharge coordinator) support to HomeFirst. In addition, the Team Lead for HomeFirst is provided by Active Solutions. Their knowledge and understanding of the discharge and flow objectives and also of the local set up, has and will continue to contribute to our performance in this area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide Supporting Discharge and flow in RBWM within Home First Team. A short-term intervention for people being discharged back into the community via provision of staff. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Active Solutions - Sports Physios Ltd under PSR Direct Award C in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total expected value of the contract for the 12-month contract term is PS520,395 (excluding VAT) The 12-month contract period will commence on the 01 April 2025. Frimley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Evidence that Active Solutions - Sports Physio Ltd have met all requirements and expectations with regards to service delivery. They have complied with all standards and continue to perform their role with integrity and professionalism. The flexibility of Active Solutions - Sports Physio Ltd to respond to fluctuating demand has been extremely valuable during times of unexpected pressure in discharge and flow of patients out of hospital. They are willingly go beyond requirement to ensure that needs of residents are met contributing their wider expertise as necessary. We have not received any negative feedback about the services of the provider. Indeed, recipients of their service have praised the personalised and professional way in which staff respond to their needs.

### 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 midnight 21st May 2025. 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/058540-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £520,395 |

## 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE SOLUTIONS - SPORTS PHYSIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 13:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058540-2025
- 8 May 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019784-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.frimley.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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