Provision of Physiotherapy & Podiatry Service

The Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has recently awarded a contract under the Direct Award Process A due to an urgent situation, specifically under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. This contract is for the provision of physiotherapy and podiatry services at HMP Ranby, located in the UKF1 region. The procurement process, bypassing the usual call for competition, is justified as an urgent necessity to avoid risks to patient or public safety.

45. The procurement is classified under health services within the services category. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically those providing physiotherapy and podiatry.

The procurement has been completed as a limited process, which typically favours businesses that can respond quickly and efficiently to urgent healthcare needs. Companies capable of maintaining service quality under stringent time constraints, such as Premier Physical Healthcare, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This can enhance relations within the public sector, thus potentially opening doors to further opportunities in healthcare service provision.