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Provision of Prosthetic, orthotic and technician services & products

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of integrated prosthetic, orthotic, and technician services and products. This tender falls under the orthotic services industry category and involves the manufacture and supply of bespoke orthotic devices, artificial limbs, and related technical support. It was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030, with the award having been finalised on 4th March 2026. The delivery location is in Brighton, United Kingdom, with a postal code of BN2 3EW. The total contract value amounts to £5,195,063.65.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in prosthetic and orthotic manufacturing and technical services. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs according to the procurement suitability criteria, businesses with the capability to enter framework agreements in this sector will find opportunities for growth. Blatchford Limited, a business known for its expertise in orthotic services, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the opportunities for established industry players to leverage their experience and expand their service offerings through long-term agreements with major health trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Prosthetic, orthotic and technician services & products

Notice Description

The provision of integrated prosthetic, orthotic and technician service, including the manufacture and supply of bespoke orthotic devices, artificial limbs, and related technical support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec5ca94c-89a1-4833-b115-a9109378242c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/886ade1e-c0c0-475a-9a6d-248cacf7218d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£5,195,063 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,195,063 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
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
SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 3EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Hanover & Elm Grove
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLATCHFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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