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Orthotics (formally Community Appliance Service) in Wirral

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

22 May 2025 at 11:06

Award

20 Mar 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a one-year contract to Opcare Limited for the provision of Orthotics Services, formally known as the Community Appliance Service, in Wirral. This procurement process, categorized under health services, was completed as a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) following the 2023 regulations, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with an annual value of £748,102. The process was executed without prior publication of a call for competition due to the procurement falling outside the directive’s scope, supporting continued service delivery for patients in the region.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for suppliers within the health services sector, particularly those skilled in orthotic services, to engage with public sector healthcare provisions. Businesses similar to Opcare Limited, which possess a solid track record in delivering healthcare services, may position themselves well to transition seamlessly into such roles, thereby expanding their service portfolios. The direct award process underscores the importance of maintaining good standing with current contracts as a pathway to securing similar opportunities in the future. This contract is ideal for SMEs that have the capability to integrate and innovate within established healthcare systems, aiming to enhance service quality, value, collaboration, and access while addressing health inequalities.

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Notice Title

Orthotics (formally Community Appliance Service) in Wirral

Notice Description

To provide an Orthotic Service in Wirral Place to provide continuity of service for patients who have devices relevant to their care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Wirral Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver an Orthotics Service in Wirral. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2025, expire on 31st March 2026 and has an annual contract value of PS748,102.

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 within 8 working days. 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-04efb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024685-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£748,102 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 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
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Chris Redwood
Contact Email
chris.redwood@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPCARE

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