SCFT - Staff Physiotherapy Services

The procurement process for the "SCFT - Staff Physiotherapy Services" contract was managed by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, falling under the services category within the physiotherapy industry, was designed to provide physiotherapy services and was awarded via a single tender action due to its below-threshold value. The process has now reached the award stage, with the contract being formally awarded on 4th November 2025.

The contract period will run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, encompassing services across the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed a direct approach, reflecting a focused procurement strategy tailored by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in providing physiotherapy services, despite its completion.

While the tender was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrated a clear opportunity for well-established firms like Physio Med Ltd, the successful supplier, to secure long-term service contracts. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive physiotherapy services within healthcare settings across the UK would have found this tender highly appealing, particularly those capable of performing under a direct procurement method framework. Future similar tenders could continue to offer fruitful avenues for business expansion in the healthcare services sector.