Provision of Urgent Award MSK Pain Management and Rheumatology on behalf of NHS Mid and South Essex ICB

This procurement process involves an urgent contract award for Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pain Management and Rheumatology Services, carried out by NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB). " With health services as the industry category, the procurement activities are focused in Basildon and Brentwood and Thurrock regions within Essex. The current procurement stage is Award, issued on 10th March 2025, with key dates including the new contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and expiring on 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for a further five months.

The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the urgency and unforeseen delays in the re-procurement process. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in health services, specifically MSK and rheumatology care. Companies that can quickly mobilize services to address immediate risks to patient safety and quality of care would be well-suited to compete.

Connect Health Limited, the supplier awarded the urgent contract, managed the transition effectively due to the immediate need to prevent a gap in service provision. The value of the contract is £3,147,575 GBP, offering substantial business for health services providers prepared to meet the stringent requirements of the NHS Mid and South Essex ICB to ensure the continuity and quality of patient care.