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title: "Sports Physiotherapy Services"
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published: "2026-07-31"
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# Sports Physiotherapy Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0677d6

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, situated in Portsmouth, UK, sought the services of a provider for its "Sports Physiotherapy Services" initiative. This procurement process aimed to deliver a fully integrated physiotherapy service designed to support both the general wellbeing and performance of student-athletes. The contract process has concluded with the stage marked as "award" on 31st July 2026 and it will span from 2nd September 2026 to 1st September 2029, with optional extensions possible. The tender process was executed through an open, below-threshold competition with a focus on quality and a legal basis grounded in UK legislation 2023/54.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the healthcare services sector, specifically those experienced in physiotherapy services, as evidenced by the procurement's winner, SOUTH COAST RX LTD. Businesses specializing in sports physiotherapy, injury rehabilitation, healthcare service delivery, or those capable of offering a holistic, relationship-led approach could find this contract advantageous for growth. The contract's focus on student health and wellbeing highlights the need for providers adept at integrating healthcare services with educational environments, accommodating academic pressures, and dual career needs. The open procurement method implies a broad opportunity for competitive entry, especially for well-positioned small and medium enterprises.

## Notice

The University of Portsmouth has a requirement for delivery of an integrated physiotherapy service supporting University sport and wellbeing at the University. The purpose of this Contract is to provide a high-quality physiotherapy service that supports: - Student-athlete health, wellbeing and performance - Injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-play - A holistic, relationship-led approach to care.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions that can be utilised at the discretion of the University.

### Planning Information

The University is using the InTend eSourcing Portal for this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise. Please use the link below to register and express an interest to view the documents with further details of this engagement.
If you have any queries regarding the questionnaire or this Exercise please send us your enquiry using intend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/Home
Submission of your completed questionnaire together with any supporting documents must be returned via InTend electronically.
If you have difficulties accessing In-Tend, please email procurement@port.ac.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072786-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,500 |
| Lots value | £237,500 |
| Awards value | £255,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH COAST RX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85142100 - Physiotherapy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072786-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 10:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052692-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 12:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029102-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072786-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052692-2026
  4th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029102-2026
  30th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.SouthCoastrxPhysiotherapy.co.uk
- http://www.port.ac.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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