Tier II Community Healthcare Services Contract 2027-28

This is a Tier II community healthcare services contract for the mid-Essex population, managed through a block contract arrangement outside of the Community Collaborative. The contract covers three service lines: Adult ENT services, Non-MSK Physiotherapy, and People Services (hosted through Provide CIC). Currently, no alternative community providers offer these services (except People Services), with MSEFT being the only alternative option. The contract builds on an established, long-term relationship with the existing provider, who continues to deliver high-quality services without commissioning concerns. The contract value is indicative, based on 2026-27 activity levels and will be adjusted using national inflator/deflator calculations. This opportunity is offered through Direct Award Process C because Provide CIC is the existing provider with a satisfactory performance record, the existing contract is expiring, contracting arrangements remain substantially unchanged, and the provider is expected to continue meeting service standards.