Planning

Provision of Paediatric Orthotic Services - Southampton

SOLENT NHS TRUST

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Planning

31 Oct 2019 at 17:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Solent NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage for the tender titled "Provision of Paediatric Orthotic Services - Southampton," which falls under the health services category. This procurement, which has an approximate annual value of £16.4K, is focused on delivering orthotic services to children aged 0-16 years within Southampton City and certain areas of South West Hampshire and North East Hampshire. Key milestones include the engagement end date set for 29 November 2019, where interested parties can express their interest before formal proposals are solicited.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in orthotic services, manufacturing, and healthcare delivery for children with mobility impairments. Companies that provide clinical assessment, orthosis supply and maintenance, and have experience with both orthopaedic and neurological conditions in paediatric populations would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could facilitate partnerships with the NHS, expand service offerings, and contribute to further growth within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Paediatric Orthotic Services - Southampton

Notice Description

Call for Expressions of Interest Approximate annual value PS16.4K Service - The provision of an effective Orthotic service - this will involve the clinical assessment for prescription and the supply and maintenance of orthoses as well as some Orthotic manufacturing and repair/maintenance ability (on site). 1.2 This service is managed by Solent NHS Trust and has operated for a number of years managed by the Solent Childrens Therapy locality managers. It exists to provide the NHS with specialist orthotics assessment and manufacturing skills. Solent will undertake a quality review once a year. 1.3 The client group encompasses the following groups of children agreed 0 - 16 years (0 - 19 years if attending special school), residing in the boundaries of Southampton City (NHS) and the Solent West provided areas of South West Hampshire and North East Hampshire Excluding Farnham: - Children with orthopaedic conditions which affect their mobility - Children with neurological conditions which affect their mobility - Children with postural management needs - Children with developmental delay Additional information: 1. AIMS OF THE SERVICE 1.1 The requirement is for the provision of an effective Orthotic service - this will involve the clinical assessment for prescription and the supply and maintenance of orthoses as well as some Orthotic manufacturing and repair/maintenance ability (on site). 1.2 This service is managed by Solent NHS Trust and has operated for a number of years managed by the Solent Childrens Therapy locality managers. It exists to provide the NHS with specialist orthotics assessment and manufacturing skills. Solent will undertake a quality review once a year. 1.3 The client group encompasses the following groups of children agreed 0 - 16 years (0 - 19 years if attending special school), residing in the boundaries of Southampton City (NHS) and the Solent West provided areas of South West Hampshire and North East Hampshire Excluding Farnham: - Children with orthopaedic conditions which affect their mobility - Children with neurological conditions which affect their mobility - Children with postural management needs - Children with developmental delay 1.4 The key aims of the overall therapy service are: - Enable children to develop their maximum potential and life chances - Ensure the use of current evidence based practice to ensure a high standard of care - Improve communications with users, carers and primary health care providers about orthotics 1.5 The Key aims for the Orthotics Service are: - To provide equipment to minimise the effect of disability, facilitate mobility, independence and ease of care. This will be achieved through the assessment of need and the provision of an orthosis which will either remedy or relieve a medical condition or disability and may prevent the development of more disabling conditions. - In addition, the service will offer a continuing programme of maintenance, repair and re-assessment of need once the orthosis has been supplied. - The Orthotist will be expected to recommend products to be ordered and using national framework pricing - the Orthotist will be required to continually review the national frameworks to identify the lowest cost but clinically acceptable products.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce8762f-1101-4304-b7ae-e6c9e3dfd71d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Nov 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLENT NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO19 8BR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Thornhill
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

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