Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c13-5caa-7330-8f1a-87fd357c9832/the-provision-of-a-spinal-assessment-and-treatment-service-on-behalf-of-nhs-stoc closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Provision of a Spinal Assessment and Treatment Service on behalf of NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group [NHS Shared Business Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-shared-business-services) Estimated value £1,750,000 to £2,300,000 Published 8 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 31 Jul 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wishes to commission the Provision of a Spinal Assessment and Treatment Service. NHS Stockport CCG aims to improve people's quality of life by commissioning the most effective form of care for people with back pain. The aims and objectives of the service are: • Provide a, high quality, cost effective specialist assessment and treatment service for MSK back conditions following evidence based practice. • Achieve excellent patient outcomes and limit the physical and associated disabilities that are caused by musculoskeletal back conditions. • Provide a convenient service to patients to ensure a balance of day. evening and weekend appointments to meet patient demand • Provide a service in a Stockport location that is easily accessible to all registered patients with good transport links and access to parking facilities. • Provide patient education and shared decision making to empower the patient to self-manage and make decisions about their condition and potential treatment options and outcomes as clinically appropriate. • Reduce pressure on secondary care services and enable 18 weeks target to be met by the service operating within the 18 week rules. Offer choice for secondary care referrals using the NHS e-Referral Service. • Ensure integration and co-ordination with services across the MSK pathway, avoiding duplication of care. • Ensure continuity of care including a clear ongoing management plan at discharge communicated to the referrer and to the patient. The contract will run from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2021 with an option to extend for 2 years. There is a budget of £2,300,000 (including CQUIN) for the full potential 5 year contract period. The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single-stage application process akin to the Open Procedure. NHS Stockport CCG does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 services. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage should register on [nhssbs.eu-supply.com](https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com) and look for tender reference number "28160". The ITT documentation will be available from \[date\] and should be completed and submitted by the closing date of 12:00am on \[date\]. For any technical support in submitting your ITT please contact the e-Tendering Help-desk on 0800 840 2050 or . Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/929b3683-4b9b-4307-ae41-095a7768a942) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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