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FIF020-24 Provision of Clinical Orthotic Services

NHS FIFE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2025 at 08:39

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Fife, a public health authority in the United Kingdom, initiated the procurement process for the provision of Clinical Orthotic Services, aiming to serve the region identified as UKM72. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically orthotic services, under CPV code 85111600. Conducted via an open procedure, the process advanced through the stages with significant activity noted in early 2025. Notably, the tender period concluded on 24th March 2025, with contracts awarded by NHS Fife to Buchanan Orthotics Ltd with an agreement valued at £735,280, signed on 9th May 2025.

This tender opens up avenues for growth for companies specialising in medical and orthotic services. Businesses with robust capabilities in delivering high-quality orthotic care, especially those that can manage relationships and comply with key performance indicators, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement emphasizes technical expertise and compliance management, offering rich opportunities for suppliers to engage with public healthcare bodies. This reflects broader opportunities for expansion in the UK healthcare service sector, especially for organisations that can deliver innovative and efficient orthotic solutions.

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Notice Title

FIF020-24 Provision of Clinical Orthotic Services

Notice Description

Provision of Clinical Orthotic Services for NHS Fife

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Fife Health Board, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ("the Board"), wishes to put in place a contract for the Provision of Clinical Orthotic Services.

Renewal: 2 x 12-month extension periods (optional)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e57d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022026-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£609,640 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£735,280 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months 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 FIFE
Contact Name
jane Murray
Contact Email
jane.murray21@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1592657328

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY12 0SU
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Dunfermline North
Westminster Constituency
Dunfermline and Dollar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUCHANAN ORTHOTICS

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