---
title: "Community Musculoskeletal Service (Rushcliffe)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06777d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Community Musculoskeletal Service (Rushcliffe)

Buyer: NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06777d

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## Summary

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board has commenced the procurement process for the Community Musculoskeletal Service in Rushcliffe, classified under the health services category. This initiative focuses on triaging patients into the community MSK service, aiming to streamline access to necessary clinical pathways while minimising secondary care referrals. The procurement stage has progressed to the contract award phase, with the contract officially awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) with the term spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £741,292, and this direct award process follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which is exempt from the Procurement Act 2023 stipulations.

The tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the health services industry, particularly those with expertise in community healthcare delivery and musculoskeletal services. The decision to award the contract to Circle Health Group, an existing provider, highlights the strategic priority of ensuring continuity and reliability in service provision through established channels. Prospective suppliers should focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centric services. Companies with substantial resources to comply with the PSR regulations and a proven track record in service mobilisation and competitive procurement processes are well-positioned to benefit from future engagements in this sector.

## Notice

Patients are referred into the community MSK service where they are triaged by clinical teams and directed to the most clinically appropriate part of the pathway, only accessing secondary care if required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: Patients are referred into the community MSK service where they are triaged by clinical teams and directed to the most clinically appropriate part of the pathway, only accessing secondary care if required. The ICB is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS741, 292 The dates between which the service will be provided are 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Options: In line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

### 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034866-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 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 | £741,292 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 6DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Daybrook |
| Westminster constituency | Gedling |
| Delivery location | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLE HEALTH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 15:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034866-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028954-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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