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Provision of Orthotic Products

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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19 Jul 2023 at 09:54

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21 Feb 2023 at 12:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Orthotic Products" in the medical equipments, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products category. The Trust aimed to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of orthotic devices provided, with particular emphasis on prompt delivery and reducing faulty devices. The Trust awarded contracts under two lots: Bespoke footwear and the TCI's for the footwear to Buchanan Orthotics Limited, and Stock and Modular footwear and specialist made to measure goods to Hugh Steeper Limited. The contracts were signed on 30th June 2023.

This tender for orthotic products presents opportunities for businesses specializing in medical consumables and orthotic services to engage with the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Businesses with expertise in producing bespoke footwear, orthotic devices, and related healthcare products will find this tender suitable for bidding. The Trust is seeking contractors who can provide high-quality orthotic devices and align with their patient-centered and cost-effective service ethos. The tender process was open, allowing a fair chance for businesses to compete based on quality and cost criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Orthotic Products

Notice Description

The aim of the Orthotics Service is to facilitate treatment and rehabilitation of patients, (adults and children) through the assessment for and possible provision of an orthotic device which will contribute to the management of a medical/surgical condition or disability.The service provides a continuing programme of maintenance, and repair once the orthotic device has been supplied, in accordance with orthotics service procedures and The Medicines & Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) legislation. The Medicines & Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA), 151 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SZ.The Orthotics Service is committed to continuing improvement in the quality and cost effectiveness of the orthotic devices provided. Ensuring products are delivered with prompt, reliable delivery times and reducing the number of faulty orthotic devices needing to be returned. The orthotics service at Somerset Foundation Trust is part of the Clinical Support Directorate. It is managed by the Orthotics Service Manager and Administration Manager. We have Allied Health Professionals (AHP's), Occupational Therapists, an Orthotist, a Clinical Orthotics Technician, an Apprentice Orthotist and two administrators. The emphasis is on "self-help" where possible, aiming to keep patients out of medically prescribed footwear and orthotic devices. We want to work in partnership with contractors who share our aims for a first class, patient centred and cost effective service. We expect contractor/s who work with us to provide orthotic devices of the highest quality and who share our core trust values. The Authority is intending to award two contracts under the following lots, the Authority reserves the right to award both lots to one supplier or each lot to different suppliers: Lot 1 - Bespoke footwear and the TCI's for the footwear: Lot 2 - Stock & Modular Footwear, TCI's, FFO's and Made to Measure and off the shelf specialist goods

Lot Information

Bespoke footwear and the TCI's for the footwear

20% of the Orthotic products used by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are bespoke. This includes, but is not limited to bespoke footwear and the total contact insoles (TCI's) for this footwear. Bidders will need to ensure high quality, equity of service to all patients, cost effectiveness and the best possible delivery times.

Stock and Modular footwear and specialist made to measure goods

80% of the Orthotic products used by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are either stock, modular or specialist made to measure goods. This includes, but is not limited to bespoke ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), knee, ankle, foot orthoses (KAFO's), and dynamic foot orthoses (DAFO's). Bidders will need to ensure high quality, equity of service to all patients, cost effectiveness and the best possible delivery times.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a72c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020733-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33140000 - Medical consumables

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Buchanan Orthotics Limited

Hugh Steeper Limited (trading as Steeper)

Further Information

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