Integrated MSK Service
Description: The provider currently delivers MSK community care across the West Essex area. This includes triage, physiotherapy, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners (APP), First Contact Practitioners, podiatric surgery, a pain management team, and podiatry services. The provider offers a high-quality service supported by highly experienced staff who deliver triage, assessment, diagnosis, diagnostics, and treatment to patients.
The intention is to award a contract to the existing provider through the Direct Award Process C.
Service dates: 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2031
Contract value: PS23,743,285
The existing provider is successfully meeting the requirements of the original contract and is expected to continue delivering the proposed contract to a satisfactory standard 100%.
Summary: The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is undertaking a procurement process for the Integrated MSK Service, focusing on community health services in the West Essex area. The contract is valued at £23,743,285 and is intended to be awarded through a Direct Award Process under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, following a standstill period ending on 17th March 2026. This service encompasses triage, physiotherapy, advanced practitioners, and various other healthcare services to support community health efficiently. The procurement method is limited, falling outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the service will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031.