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title: "Provision of a community musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service for Wyre Forest, Redditch and Bromsgrove registered GP patients for NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB"
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buyer: "NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Provision of a community musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service for Wyre Forest, Redditch and Bromsgrove registered GP patients for NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB

Buyer: NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066212

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## Summary

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process for the provision of a community musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service aimed at Wyre Forest, Redditch, and Bromsgrove registered GP patients. The industry category is health services, with the contract spanning a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The procurement approach involved a direct award, conforming to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the contract valued at £1,083,408 over two years. This intention to award notice was issued following a tender update on 31st March 2026, having completed the standstill period successfully at midnight on 17th March 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering physiotherapy solutions. The procurement method under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) facilitates a streamlined approach without prior competition publication, indicating the contract's alignment with existing service standards. Businesses already participating might find continuity and opportunities for expansion. Additionally, innovative health service providers capable of meeting criteria around quality, integration, and social value can find openings to bolster their presence in the regions of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. With the focus on improvement and reducing health inequalities, businesses invested in collaborative and sustainable healthcare delivery models are best positioned to thrive.

## Notice

This is an Intention to Award Notice pursuant to Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of A community musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy service for Wyre Forest, Redditch and Bromsgrove registered GP patients. A Direct Award C Process is being followed under the above-named regulations. The existing provider is satisfying the current contract and will likely satisfy the new, non-significantly changed contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Wyre Forest, Redditch and Bromsgrove community musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service provides timely physiotherapy intervention to residents registered with a GP in Redditch and Bromsgrove. Patients can be referred by GPs or self-refer into the service. The service in Redditch and Bromsgrove is currently provided by one NHS provider and four private any qualified providers. The service in Wyre Forest is provided by a single private any qualified provider. The service supports adults aged 16+. The current contract for community MSK physio is expiring on 31st March 2026 and a new one is required. This contract was awarded in April 2023 for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further year subject to mutual agreement. The 1-year optional extension period is now coming to an end. The total lifetime value of the original contract was PS1,617,397. The incumbent provider of the above service is satisfying the existing contract. The commissioning authority, NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, has assessed the incumbent provider against basic selection criteria and the PSR 5 Key Criteria to determine whether the incumbent provider is satisfying the current contract and will likely satisfy the new contract. The proposed new contract is not significantly different from the existing one; it does not meet with the considerable change threshold, as specified Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total lifetime value of the original contract is PS1,617,397; the total value of the new contact is PS1,083,408. The percentage increase is -33.0% which is below the 25% threshold specified under PSR Regulation 9 (Direct Award C), therefore, the new contract value does not meet the considerable change threshold. There are no material changes to the Service Specification. The new contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The decision to award the contract was made by the members of the NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Strategic Commissioning Committee on 4th March 2026. There were no declared conflicts of interest for the individuals making the decision. The value of the new contact is PS1,083,408 over the total 2-year period (excluding any inflationary uplifts). Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health and Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act (PA2023) 2023 do not apply 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 17th March 2026. This contract has not been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. Written representations should be sent to NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB at the following email address: hwicb.corpgov@nhs.net The decision to award the contract was made by the members of the NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Strategic Commissioning Committee on 4th March 2026. There were no declared conflicts of interest for the individuals making the decision. NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICB assessed the incumbent provider on Quality and Innovation, Value, Integration, Collaboration and Service Delivery, Improving access, and Social Value. The assessment determined that the incumbent provider has satisfied this contract for the last 3 years following a competitive tendering process, and will deliver the new contract at the same cost to a sufficient standard.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health and Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or PA2023 do not apply 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 17th March 2026. This contract has not been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029451-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,083,408 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR3 7NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Claines |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of, TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 09:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029451-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019472-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://herefordshireandworcestershire.icb.nhs.uk/

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