Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
York Hospital, Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Contact
Neil Dodds
Telephone
+44 1723236139
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE21 - York
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.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 above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Digital Health Partner for MSK Service Pilot (YSTH)
Reference number
C387379
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85142100 - Physiotherapy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
The provider will:
• 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.
• Act as the care provider for patients referred to the digital health platform from the Trust
• Provide educational tools and a tailored exercise programme to patients with common musculoskeletal disorders
• Provide an enquiry facility with a UK based HCPC registered physiotherapist to support patients in utilising the digital health platform
• Provide information to patients on what to do if they are deteriorating or not improving in line with local pathways and national frameworks
• Collect and share data regarding the utilisation of the platform with the Trust in line with performance metrics and KPI plan
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.).
Full details of the Service Specifications can be accessed on the Atamis e-procurement portal.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £37,500
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85142100 - Physiotherapy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE21 - York
Main site or place of performance
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
two.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.
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.
CPV Code: 85142100-7 Physiotherapy Services
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.
Estimated contract value is £37500 for the full term including extension options.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £37,500
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 December 2025
End date
31 May 2026
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for 2 additional periods of 3 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.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.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
19 September 2025
Local time
6:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.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.’
Decision Maker - Allied Health Professional (AHP) Consultant, Musculoskeletal Service
This notice is for the intention to award a contract using the PSR Most Suitable Provider Process.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
internationalrelationsrudicialoffice@judiciary.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom