Accident Compensation Corporation

Allied Health Services Request for Application

ACC has introduced a new, integrated Allied Health Services contract for physiotherapy, hand therapy and podiatry services effective from 1 November 2021. Bringing these three sectors (physiotherapy, hand therapy and podiatry) under one umbrella contract acknowledges the need for consistency across these professions on quality standards, clinical governance and outcome measures to enhance client rehabilitation outcomes.

ACC is looking for suppliers who have the capability and expertise to deliver quality Allied Health Services (physiotherapy, hand therapy, podiatry) that facilitate a timely, cost-effective and sustainable return to independence and/or work or education for our Clients.

We are looking for high quality suppliers to deliver physiotherapy and/or hand therapy and/or podiatry services for a maximum contract term of 4 years (2+2).

It is important that our Allied Health Services contract suppliers deliver the highest quality of treatment to restore a client’s health to best possible outcome. Suppliers must be able to support the delivery of clinically appropriate and culturally responsive services to our clients through:

• providing accurate diagnosis and assessment of functional limitations;
• providing timely and appropriate, evidence-based intervention;
• application and assessment of orthoses;
• education for self-management;
• achievement of goals as agreed in the client’s assessment and treatment plan including return to work, function and/or independence.