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Podiatric surgical fixation (screws etc)

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 May 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process focuses on the supply of Podiatric Fixations for podiatric surgery, facilitated by the NHS Supply Chain. Initiated by the Kent Community Health N H S Foundation Trust, this procurement falls under the industry category of community health services and is situated in South East England, United Kingdom. The process recently reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 23rd April 2026 and published on 7th May 2026. The contract spans from 8th May 2026 to 7th May 2030. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from the Total Orthopaedics Solutions 3 Framework, specifically Lot 1.5a for internal and external fixations, with an anticipated spend of £154,020.32 over four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality podiatric surgical fixations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity particularly advantageous due to the suitability preferences indicated in the procurement details. Companies equipped to engage in framework agreements within the healthcare sector may also find this process beneficial for expanding their portfolio and securing long-term engagements with prominent health service buyers like the NHS Foundation Trust. Large suppliers can leverage their capabilities to fulfil the requirements efficiently, further establishing their presence within the UK healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Title

Podiatric surgical fixation (screws etc)

Notice Description

Supply of Podiatric Fixations for podiatric surgery. Awarded to supplier via the NHS Supply Chain Total Orthopaedics Solutions 3 Framework. Lot 1.5a Internal Fixation & External Fixation - Band 3 (PS30-50k List Spend p/a), 4 Yr Term Commitment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fc2b62a-694a-41f3-944c-60c977f2418a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed59d4ba-fe2e-4684-8e39-376b615b327c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,020 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,020 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 7 May 2030 4-5 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTHREX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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