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07 Nov 2024 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Patient Mobility Products and Services - 2024" has been conducted by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of multiple UK contracting authorities. The agreement, with a total value of £250,000,000, encompasses a wide range of products and services including orthotics, prosthetics, wheelchairs, and specialised seating. Covering regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally, this tender's classification falls under Functional Support (CPV 33180000) with the main procurement category being goods. The tender stage is complete, having transitioned to the award stage as of 7 November 2024, with the contract period set from 1 November 2024 to 1 November 2027. The procurement method employed was an open procedure above the threshold, indicating a competitive and transparent process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in patient mobility aids, orthotics, and prosthetic services, amongst others. The multiple service components and extensive geographic coverage make it particularly suitable for large-scale suppliers already established in healthcare product and service delivery. Additionally, the framework's vast scope allows for SMEs and VCSEs to participate and bid for specific lots or bespoke service requirements, thus fostering business growth through potential long-term contracts. HealthTrust Europe's active management and structured procurement approach ensure that both large and small businesses have the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from this extensive and multi-faceted contract.

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Notice Title

Patient Mobility Products and Services - 2024

Notice Description

A framework agreement for the supply of Patient Mobility Products and Services. Orthotics Products, include modular/bespoke/stock items. Orthotic Managed Services, include the provision of care and support that expands beyond acute settings to community and home care including initial assessment, prescription, fitting and through life monitoring. Prosthetics Products, include upper and lower limb prosthesis. Prosthetic Managed Services, include the provision of care and support that expands beyond acute settings to community and home care including initial assessment, prescription, fitting and through life monitoring. Wheelchair Products and Associated Accessories, products include manual, powered, sport, lightweight, attendant propelled and custom wheelchairs. Specialised Seating Products, products include standard seating, rise, and recline and custom made seating and customisable cushions. Wheelchair Repair and Maintenance Managed Services including delivery, collection and storage, repair and maintenance, modification, and reconditioning services, planned preventative maintenance, cleaning and decontamination and emergency call out services. Wheelchair Managed Services includes, assess, prescribe, and provide wheeled mobility equipment for those with long term mobility needs and wheelchair repair and maintenance service, and prescribe, supply and fit specialised seating products. Aggregated Lot, facilities the provision to permit Participating Authorities to tailor bespoke products and service specification to accommodate their requirements and contractually commit in advance to purchasing a specified value and/or volume of their requirements. TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) -The terms and conditions of this agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION -This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. Additional information: HTE is undertaking central purchasing body activities in carrying out this tender exercise by virtue of its partnership with MSE. Notwithstanding HTE's relationship with MSE, it is HTE conducting this tender exercise and all enquiries should be directed to HTE as confirmed in Section 1 above. MSE and not HTE will execute the resultant framework agreement with successful bidders. The bodies to whom the use of this Agreement will be open include all contracting authorities in the UK as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as may be updated from time to time. In particular, the following entities in the UK (particularly those of a health and/or social care nature) are envisaged as Agreement users: Public sector classification guide and forward work plan - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk) To view the list, use the downloadable spreadsheet. This list includes each organisation's successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations and associated organisation created due to any organisational changes. This Agreement will be open to any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health, and/or social care nature or which have a similar procurement need, and/or any UK based central government authority listed at Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, in respect of any goods or services to any of the above listed organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18b99097-432e-4d7a-8b7a-c95b7a35e4e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2caa33-2b6a-42b6-92e4-3716ce96ddfc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33180000 - Functional support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 1 Nov 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

AM Healthcare (Ability Matters/Opcare)

BEAGLE ORTHOPAEDIC LTD

Chaneco Ltd

Chas A Blatchford & Sons Ltd

Consolor Ltd

DGT Services Ltd

Dacey Ltd

Elitac Systems B.V.

Eureka Physiocare Ltd

Gait and Motion Technology Ltd

Hugh Steeper Ltd (trading as 'RSLSteeper')

Medfac UK Ltd.

Medi UK Ltd

Open Bionics

Ossur UK

Otto Bock Healthcare PLC

Peacocks Medical Group Ltd

Performance Health International Limited

Ross Care

SUNRISE MEDICAL

Seating Matters

Specialised Orthotics Services Ltd

TayCare Medical Ltd

The Helping Hand Company (Ledbury) Limited

William Davies Care

Further Information

Notice Documents

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