Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
York Hospital, Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
UK
Contact person: Neil Dodds
Telephone: +44 1723236139
E-mail: neil.dodds1@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE21
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.york.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.york.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Digital Health Partner for MSK Service Pilot (YSTH)
Reference number: C387379
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85142100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Digital Health Partner for MSK Service Pilot (YSTH) - pilot scheme to trial use of a digital platform for the treatment of MSK patients as an alternative to face-to-face services provide in the hospital. <br/><br/>The provider will:<br/>• Provide a digital health management platform for patients referred from the Trust’s MSK service with common musculoskeletal disorders and must support management of spinal and peripheral MSK conditions.<br/>• Act as the care provider for patients referred to the digital health platform from the Trust<br/>• Provide educational tools and a tailored exercise programme to patients with common musculoskeletal disorders<br/>• Provide an enquiry facility with a UK based HCPC registered physiotherapist to support patients in utilising the digital health platform<br/>• Provide information to patients on what to do if they are deteriorating or not improving in line with local pathways and national frameworks<br/>• Collect and share data regarding the utilisation of the platform with the Trust in line with performance metrics and KPI plan <br/><br/>Provider must be CQC registered for the relevant services. The platform must be backed/overseen by HCPC registered physiotherapists. The platform must be accessible via phone, tablet, laptop, PC and all major operating systems (Android, Apple, Windows, etc.).<br/><br/>Full details of the Service Specifications can be accessed on the Atamis e-procurement portal.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
37 500.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85142100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE21
Main site or place of performance:
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 Most Suitable Provider process.<br/><br/>Procurement of a digital services for MSK services. This is intended to be a 1 year trial, subject to regular reviews to monitor the effectiveness and performance of the digital platform in providing the required physiotherapy/rehabilitation services to Trust patients.<br/><br/>CPV Code: 85142100-7 Physiotherapy Services<br/><br/>The contract will be for an initial term of 6 months from 01/12/2025 to 31/05/2026 with options to extend for 2 further periods of 3 moths each.<br/><br/>Estimated contract value is £37500 for the full term including extension options.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
37 500.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/12/2025
End:
31/05/2026
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for 2 additional periods of 3 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Providers must be able to meet the full scope of the service specification requirements.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
19/09/2025
Local time: 18:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 Most Suitable Provider Process. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.’<br/><br/>Decision Maker - Allied Health Professional (AHP) Consultant, Musculoskeletal Service<br/><br/>This notice is for the intention to award a contract using the PSR Most Suitable Provider Process.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
E-mail: internationalrelationsrudicialoffice@judiciary.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/09/2025