Tender

Orthoses, Podiatry, and Immobilisation

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Tender

13 Oct 2023 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) Supply Chain has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Orthoses, Podiatry, and Immobilisation products and services. This tender falls under the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products category, with an anticipated total value of approximately £99 million. The procurement involves establishing a non-exclusive Framework Agreement allowing NHS and Other Health Organisations to place orders and contractual agreements for a variety of orthotic services. The tender submission deadline is set for 13th November 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a lucrative chance for businesses operating in the healthcare supply industry, specifically manufacturers and suppliers of orthotic products, podiatry equipment, and medical consumables. Companies with experience in providing orthotic services or managing orthotic/podiatry services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement process aims to create opportunities for cost savings through discounted pricing and value-added offerings for NHS Trusts, other healthcare entities, government departments, and private sector healthcare providers active in the UK. Interested bidders must adhere to the outlined suitability criteria and submit their offers according to the specified terms and conditions.

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Notice Title

Orthoses, Podiatry, and Immobilisation

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain are inviting invitations to tender to establish an overarching non-exclusive Framework Agreement which NHS and Other Health Organisations can place orders and contractual agreements under, the scope of which will include Orthotic Services, Orthotic, Podiatry, Immobilisation and associated consumables. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS24 000 000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Products

This Framework Agreement is anticipated to cover a range of products that would typically be used in supply of orthotics, podiatry and immobilisation items. The range includes (but not limited to): * Head Orthoses * Spinal Orthoses * Upper limb Orthoses * Hip Orthoses * Lower Limb Orthoses (Includes Podiatry Products) * Equipment for Orthoses * Materials and Accessories for Orthoses * Casting Products & Accessories * Acute Care immobilisation Services * Modular/Bespoke Orthoses Products

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Service

For the provision of an orthotic/podiatry service/Managed Service.

Options: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040bd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030267-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

18832000 - Special footwear

18840000 - Parts of footwear

18841000 - Footwear uppers

18842000 - Soles

18843000 - Heels

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

33141740 - Orthopaedic footwear

33141760 - Splints

33141770 - Fracture appliances, pins and plates

33196000 - Medical aids

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

33700000 - Personal care products

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
shane.murphy@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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