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Orthotics Provision Insoles

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of bespoke orthotic insoles for patients, under the NHS Supply Chain Framework agreement. Classified under the orthopaedic services category (CPV code: 85121283), this selective procurement, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with Footlabs Ltd as the supplier. The process, initially tendered for goods, culminated in an active award published on 27th April 2026, with a contract period from 2nd February 2026 until 1st February 2027. The delivery location is in Ashford, UK, and the value of the awarded contract is £111,600.

This tender creates opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in orthopaedic services and manufacturing bespoke insoles. The selected procurement method, using a framework agreement, indicates potential for ongoing collaboration and stability for the supplier. Businesses with the expertise in orthopaedic goods and a capacity for scalable production may find this contract an attractive growth avenue, as it represents structured engagement with the public health sector and a steady revenue stream over its duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orthotics Provision Insoles

Notice Description

For the ordering of bespoke insoles for KCHFT patients Additional information: 2024/S 000-019205 NHS Supply Chain Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c2bc06-18d5-4c41-9156-6c7213055a44
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121283 - Orthopaedic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOOTLABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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