This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Orthotics Service and Products Provision" contract, aimed at supplying orthotic services and products under the NHS SBS framework for Orthotic Products and Services, including Prosthetics. The procurement involved a selective method, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was set in motion with the award date on 18th June 2026 and commences on 8th July 2026, lasting until 7th July 2030. The contract value is established at £3,614,634.28 and pertains to the industry category of Miscellaneous Medical Devices and Products, located in Lincoln, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the award stage and signifies the completion of selecting the supplier, Ability Matters Group Limited.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of medical devices, specifically those related to orthotics and prosthetics. While the contract was awarded to Ability Matters Group Limited, businesses within this industry can explore similar public sector contracts or framework agreement call-offs as a pathway for expansion. Although the procurement was not marked as suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), enterprises with substantial resources and experience in servicing large-scale medical contracts have the potential to thrive in such opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Orthotics Service and Products Provision

Notice Description

Provision of Orthotics Service and products to ULTH. Additional information: Further competition via NHS SBS framework Orthotic Products and Services, including Prosthetics (Ref SBS10247). 2 year contract with 2 x 1 year optional extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc0025b7-a917-44dd-b131-6ac84b948b2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe286fb-0064-4b55-bc39-4e4627deac3f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,614,634 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,614,634 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABILITY MATTERS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-bc0025b7-a917-44dd-b131-6ac84b948b2e-2026-07-10T15:46:41+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-10T15:46:41+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-bc0025b7-a917-44dd-b131-6ac84b948b2e",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-3600900D0O000000rwimUAA",
        "title": "Orthotics Service and Products Provision",
        "description": "Provision of Orthotics Service and products to ULTH. Additional information: Further competition via NHS SBS framework Orthotic Products and Services, including Prosthetics (Ref SBS10247). 2 year contract with 2 x 1 year optional extensions.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "33190000",
            "description": "Miscellaneous medical devices and products"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "LN2 5QY"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 1765224,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 3614634.28,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-16T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-07-08T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2030-07-07T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-304245",
            "name": "United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Greetwell Road",
                "locality": "Lincoln",
                "postalCode": "LN2 5QY",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Kirsty Jobson",
                "email": "kirsty.jobson2@nhs.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-336458",
            "name": "Ability Matters Group Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ability Matters Group Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Ability House, 21 Nuffield Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1RL OX14 1RL"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-304245",
        "name": "United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-bc0025b7-a917-44dd-b131-6ac84b948b2e-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-06-18T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-07-10T15:46:40+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 3614634.28,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-336458",
                    "name": "Ability Matters Group Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-07-08T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2030-07-07T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe286fb-0064-4b55-bc39-4e4627deac3f",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-10T15:46:40+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}