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Podiatry waiting list initiative - Pilot

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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04 Apr 2025 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is concluding a public procurement process for a time-limited pilot project titled "Podiatry waiting list initiative - Pilot" in the Health and Social Work Services category. This project aims to determine the viability of outsourcing specific podiatry tasks to reduce waiting lists. Located in Oxford, the process has now reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 4th April 2025. The procurement was executed through a limited procedure under the Provider Selection Regime, exempt from the typical Procurement Act requirements. The contract value is £124,800, with the possibility of extensions beyond the initial six-month term.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in podiatry. The initiative is focused on outsourcing, which may lead to follow-up competitive tenders if the pilot proves successful, thereby potentially opening up further business opportunities. Large-scale health service providers like Zest Allied Health Professionals Limited, which was awarded the contract, as well as smaller niche players, could find significant growth prospects in such public health initiatives. Businesses capable of meeting the efficiency and quality criteria required by the NHS could both secure sustained contracts and contribute to improving national health services through innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Podiatry waiting list initiative - Pilot

Notice Description

Time-limited (up to 12 months) Pilot to establish whether outsourcing some of the Podiatry tasks would be a sustainable operational model on an on-going basis and support reduction of waiting lists. Should the Pilot be successful, a competitive tender would be published.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Time-limited (up to 12 months) Pilot to establish whether outsourcing some of the Podiatry tasks would be a sustainable operational model on an on-going basis and support reduction of waiting lists. Should the Pilot be successful, a competitive tender would be published. Outsourcing on a cost per case basis. Oxford Health assessed the provider's service provision with respect to the key decision making criteria as outlined in the PSR - Most Suitable Provider process as it intending to award the contract. Each of these criteria were assessed on a pass/fail basis by award decision makers, and the provider passed each of the criteria.

Options: Initial contract term 6 months with possible further two 3-month extensions.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this Contract is subject to Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice mark the start of the standstill period. Representations must be made to the relevant authority within 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded. This notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The contract will be on a cost per case basis and the financial value is subject to change according to purchasers need, but total value will not exceed the value indicated within this notice. Written representations should be sent to BusinessServices@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk and addressed to Head of Business Services. Conflict of interest declaration procedures followed, any decision makers who declared an interest were excluded (no interests declared in this instance).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013128-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4XN
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Zest Allied Health Professionals Limited

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