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ORTHOTICS - BESPOKE FOOTWEAR

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 May 2026 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Orthotics - Bespoke Footwear" was conducted by the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a reputable healthcare organisation located in Bebington, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically targeting orthotic services. The procurement process, identified by the code CF-3552000D0O000000rwimUAA, has reached the award stage with the contract being awarded to Buchanan Orthotics Limited. The overall contract value amounts to £477,210, and it spans a contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The procurement method stated is "Other," and the initial tender period concluded on 30th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in orthotic services. While it has already been awarded, similar opportunities may suit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the stated suitability for SMEs and the nature of bespoke solutions required. The awarded contract can provide insights into the competitive landscape within the orthotic industry, enabling businesses to align their capabilities for future tenders. Businesses with expertise in bespoke manufacturing, healthcare supplies, or who are expanding their market presence in the UK orthotics and healthcare sectors would find this procurement category particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ORTHOTICS - BESPOKE FOOTWEAR

Notice Description

To supply Bespoke Orthosis Footwear

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-369d4eff-d81e-47cb-bf94-5a769cd3a181
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40fa61d5-cde9-49e8-b57a-001b88b16895
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£477,210 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUCHANAN ORTHOTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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