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Adult and Paediatric Orthotics and Wheelchair service NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED COMMISSIONING BOARD (LLR ICB)

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18 Dec 2024 at 18:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed involves NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Commissioning Board (LLR ICB), focusing on a contract titled "Adult and Paediatric Orthotics and Wheelchair service NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland". Classified under orthotic services, this mixed procurement covers the provision of integrated orthotic, wheelchair, and posture services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The contract has been confirmed as awarded with intended services running from 27 October 2025 to 26 October 2028, including an option for a two-year extension till 2030. The process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations 2023, and the contract's lifetime value is approximately £31.5m. The procurement method utilized is a limited procedure without prior publication, and the standstill period preceded the contract award.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, specifically for companies within the healthcare services sector, particularly those specializing in orthotics and wheelchairs. The contract emphasizes the integrated delivery of services, suggesting suitability for businesses capable of collaborative work within the local community and healthcare systems. With a focus on maintaining continuity of care and seamless service delivery, businesses with a strong track record in innovative healthcare solutions and partnerships within integrated care pathways will find this tender appealing. The opportunity to engage in a long-term contract with potential extensions further enhances prospects for growth and stability for the successful provider.

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Notice Title

Adult and Paediatric Orthotics and Wheelchair service NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Notice Description

A mixed procurement to provide an end to end fully integrated Orthotic, Wheelchair and Posture Service for children, young people and adults registered with a GP located in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB.

Lot Information

Lot 1

- description of the services to be provided; - Orthotics - To provide an end to end fully integrated Orthotic Service that provides treatment options for people with a wide range of conditions by skilled orthotists that assess, supply and fit appropriate orthoses. This can help improve quality of life by reducing pain, keeping people mobile and independent and preventing more invasive and expensive interventions like surgery, amputation or the need for social care. To provide an end to end fully integrated wheelchair and posture service to maximise mobility and independence and improve the quality of life for Service Users and their Carers. This is delivered through timely access to appropriate assessment, provision and maintenance of equipment. Delivering a high quality service by responding to changes in Service Users' health conditions through regular reviews. The Adult and Paediatric Orthotics and Wheelchair Services are fully integrated with a combined workforce, and delivered via this contract within the community with a requirement to locally collaborate with other providers as part of local integrated care pathways The ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider through PSR Direct Award Process C, where the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, to a sufficient standard, and the contract is not changing considerably. These services are considered to be Mixed Procurement under PSR. The ICB is of the opinion that the current provider has established sustainable and integrated partnerships with other care providers in the local area as part of a seamless end to end pathway serving the best interests of patients and carers. The approximate lifetime value of the new contract is PS31.5m which covers the 3 years and optional 2 years extension. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are: 01/10/2025 - 30/09/2028 (3-year contract) 01/10/2028 - 30/09/2030 (optional 2-year extension) Additional information: There is an optional 2 year extension period between 01/10/2028 and 30/09/2030.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. the standstill begins the day after this notice is published - Thursday 19th December 2024. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Thursday 2nd January 2025. This contract has not been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR as a mixed procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c959
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074437-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED COMMISSIONING BOARD (LLR ICB)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paulo.sousa-cabral@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8TB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPCARE

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