---
title: "Musculoskeletal and Outpatient Physiotherapy Service in Cheshire East"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06692f"
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buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Musculoskeletal and Outpatient Physiotherapy Service in Cheshire East

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06692f

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, located in Warrington, is overseeing a procurement process for the delivery of Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Outpatient Physiotherapy services in Cheshire East. Categorised under health services, the tender follows a direct award without prior publication, as per the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with an intention to award notice published on 13th March 2026, initiating an 8-working-day standstill period for representations. The contract starts on 1st April 2026 and runs until 31st March 2027, with an estimated contract value of £167,043.03.

This tender offers distinct business growth opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in physiotherapy and musculoskeletal services. It emphasises criteria such as social value, service sustainability, quality, and innovation, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering integrated health services that address inequalities and improve accessibility. The procurement method allows existing providers proficient in these areas to maintain continuity and service standards, appealing particularly to SMEs within Cheshire East, such as Physiofit Ltd, already associated as the incumbent provider. Interested parties should understand these dynamics to align their service offerings effectively and maximise their competitive edge.

## Notice

Delivery of Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Outpatient Physiotherapy Provision in Cheshire East

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Cheshire East Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver the Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Outpatient Physiotherapy Provision in Cheshire East . The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an estimated annual contract value of PS167,043.03.

### 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 withing 8 working days. 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/027754-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 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 | £167,046 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHYSIOFIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 10:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027754-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022690-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://physiofit.co.uk/
- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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