---
title: "MSK AQP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056327"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-07-21"
---

# MSK AQP

Buyer: NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056327

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## Summary

The NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board has concluded a procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime, resulting in the awarding of a contract for physiotherapy services, specifically the Musculoskeletal (MSK) AQP services for low back and neck pain. As a body governed by public law, this contract, awarded through a procurement method classified as a direct award without prior publication, highlights compliance with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and notably excludes the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Situated in the UKK30 region, the contract award notice confirms that Ascenti Physio Limited will provide the required services, with the contract's lifetime value set at £60,648.82, spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This procurement initiative opens up avenues for businesses experienced in providing health services, particularly those specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, to engage in similar projects, leveraging direct award opportunities in the UK's healthcare sector. Organisations with robust service delivery capabilities can benefit from such contracts, fostering business growth and enhancing their portfolio of government contracts. The direct award approach adopted here emphasizes the importance of reputation and prior service excellence, suitable for entities that have previously delivered related services under similar regulations.

## Notice

AQP - Musculoskeletal Service for Low Back and Neck Pain.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AQP - Musculoskeletal Service for Low Back and Neck Pain.

This award has been made following direct award process B.

Lifetime value: PS60,648,82 (Including extension)

Contract dates: 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2027 (Including extension)

This is an existing provider for an existing service. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041724-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 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 | £60,648 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | CORNWALL |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL31 2FR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASCENTI PHYSIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85142100 - Physiotherapy services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041724-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ascenti.co.uk/
- https://www.cedr.com/
- https://www.cios.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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