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Podiatry AQP COVID Recovery

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Jun 2025 at 13:22

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19 Mar 2025 at 18:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Podiatry AQP COVID Recovery" is spearheaded by the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bracknell, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of miscellaneous health services and pertains specifically to the provision of podiatry services. The contracting process is currently at the Award stage, with the award being confirmed as of 17th June 2025 under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, utilising a direct award procedure. The procurement method was 'limited', indicating no prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract value is set at £119,600, excluding VAT. The service will be carried out in locations including the Maidenhead Podiatry and Chiropractic Clinic and Theale Wellbeing Centre, spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in podiatry and rehabilitation services, to contribute to COVID recovery efforts. Given the emphasis on quality and innovation, businesses with a consistent track record in delivering high-standard health services could find this an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio within the NHS framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as those akin to Maidenhead Podiatry and Chiropractic Clinic, would be well-suited for this tender due to their ability to provide personalised services with considerable flexibility, enhancing competition in public service provision and potentially leading to increased businesses and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Title

Podiatry AQP COVID Recovery

Notice Description

Podiatry AQP COVID Recovery

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Podiatry AQP COVID Recovery service. Patients contacted prior to referral and discharged to private provider for Physiotherapy treatment. The provider will treat and discharge as appropriate. Provider will write outcome letter to GP and re refer to BHFT Podiatry if necessary. Treatment will be provided across two sites: -Maidenhead Podiatry and Chiropractic Clinic and Theale Wellbeing Centre. The trust intend to award the contract to an existing provider under Direct Award process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The value of the contract is PS119,600.00 ex VAT (Maidenhead Podiatry and Chiropractic Clinic PS83,300.00 and Theale Wellbeing Centre PS35,700.00 The service will be provided 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2026.

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. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 31st March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032995-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 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
BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Elizabeth Geaney
Contact Email
elizabeth.geaney@berkshire.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 2UT
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Bullbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAIDENHEAD PODIATRY AND CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

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