Tender

Orthotics Managed Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Planning

18 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a public procurement process titled "Orthotics Managed Service". This procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on orthotic services, and is being carried out in Birmingham, UK. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 31 March 2022. The contract will be for a duration of seven years, with options for three additional one-year extensions, and is intended to provide various orthotic services, including patient management and administrative tasks.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in the provision of orthotic products and related administrative support. Companies with expertise in service delivery, facilities management, and staffing for clinical roles will find this tender particularly relevant. Interested bidders should prepare to engage in a competitive bidding process that includes both on-site and off-site service solutions, catering to the needs of multiple NHS Trusts involved in the procurement.

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Notice Title

Orthotics Managed Service

Notice Description

The BSOL Procurement Collaborative, hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to award a 7 year contract for Orthotics Managed Service on behalf of the following member Trusts: Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH) This procurement will include (but not limited to) the following goods/services a) The management and delivery of an Orthotic Service from patient referral to discharge b) Arrangement and Booking of Clinics c) Patient Administration including management of waiting lists and record keeping d) Production, issue and send/receiving of letters, patient literature and related correspondence e) Provision of Premises f) Provision of Facilities / Infrastructure for the delivery of the service g) Responsibility and provision of all communications including dedicated patient phone line, email and postal address h) Provision of Administrative functions including Printing, Copying and Scanning i) Provision of Soft Services (including cleaning, waste management and security) j) Supply of Staff (Clinical Orthotists, Technicians, and Administrative Staff) k) Supply of Staff Uniforms l) Ordering, Receipt and Supply of Orthotic Products including: - Stock Products - Modular Products - Custom Made Products - Non Scheduled Products/Services (NSI) - Third Party Products (from other suppliers) m) Preparation of Orders and Financial Reconciliation n) Monitoring of Orthoses Delivery o) Supply and Maintenance of Orthotic Equipment including: - Workshop equipment for repairs / adjustments - Scanners for Braces - Pressure Plates - Foot Measure Plates - Foot Measure Shoe Sizing device - Standard Adult and Paediatric Orthotic Measurement Tools p) Supply and Maintenance of IT Systems including: - Orthotic Product Ordering System (Software/ Hardware/Licensing) - Patient Administration /Booking System - Interfacing (with Authority systems where selected). BWC The current service is provided mainly on site at the Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH and at designated community schools. ROH The current service is provided on site at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2AP As part of this procurement, the Two Trusts are seeking offers for both an 'On-Site Solution and an 'Off-Site Solution' In broad terms, this procurement is for the following options: Option 1 On-Site Service (BWC) On-Site Service (ROH) Option 2 Off-Site Service (BWC) Off-Site Service (ROH) Option 3 On-Site Service (BWC) Off-Site Service (ROH) Option 4 Off-Site Service (BWC) On-Site Service (ROH) The two Authorities shall select the option which best meets its strategic requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement covers the provision of an Orthotics Managed Service on behalf of the following NHS Trusts/Authorities: Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH The contract is for a 7 year period with an option to extend for a further 3 x 12 month periods.

Options: This procurement covers the following options: Option 1 On-Site Service (BWC) On-Site Service (ROH) Option 2 Off-Site Service (BWC) Off-Site Service (ROH) Option 3 On-Site Service (BWC) Off-Site Service (ROH) Option 4 Off-Site Service (BWC) On-Site Service (ROH)

Renewal: This procurement includes the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12 months periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ed0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005351-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

79993100 - Facilities management services

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Hannon
Contact Email
chris.hannon@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1213717047

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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