Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES NHS TRUST
Unit 7/8, Meadow Park, St. Ives
Cambridgeshire
PE274LG
Contact
Jessica Clark
Telephone
+44 7908249952
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH1 - East Anglia
NHS Organisation Data Service
NHS Organisation
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
NHS Health
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
MSK AI Service
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85142100 - Physiotherapy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority requirement is for a safe, consistent, affordable, and innovative UK based digital physiotherapy clinic using artificial intelligence (AI).
The expectation is for the delivery of an end-to-end clinical service for both new and existing patients; operating as a complete alternative to standard care pathways and not limited to an adjunctive, supplementary, or "waiting well" initiative.
The model specified is for a supplier capable of assuming full clinical and operational ownership of the entire patient pathway including initial referral intake, diagnostic triage, clinical assessment, individualised treatment planning, treatment delivery, and discharge.
To this end the supplier must be CQC registered to demonstrate robust clinical governance and the AI solution must be a class IIa medical device that is available 24/7 to ensure safe, rapid triage, and clinical diagnosis.
The full specification, with the Authority's detailed requirements, can be requested by emailing the Trust Contact for this notice.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This notice is on behalf of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust and Norfolk Community and Health Care NHS Trust who from 1st April 2026 will become East of England Community Health & Care Trust.
The Trust are following the PSR Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process.
This notice is to understand any suitable and capable suppliers able to supply the services detailed in the Short Description.
Any suppliers that believe they meet the capabilities must advise the Trust Contact by 23rd February 2026 in adherence with the 14 day timeline under the MSP process.
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the contract for this service would start on 1st April 2026 and be awarded for a 3 Year initial term with 2 x 1 Year optional extension periods.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 March 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No