Planning

Orthotic & Podiatry Products & Associated Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, classified as a public authority within central government, is initiating a procurement process for Orthotic & Podiatry Products & Associated Services. This project is in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 21st May 2025. The tender encompasses a variety of orthoses and podiatry products, including head, spinal, upper limb, hip, and lower limb orthoses, as well as related equipment and services. Located in Birmingham, the procurement is planned to proceed with a contract period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with potential renewals extending to 2029. The future notice date is set for 9th June 2025, signalling upcoming opportunities to participate in the tender process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for manufactures and suppliers of orthopaedic support devices and specialised footwear to expand their business. The sector of orthotic services and associated materials offers a robust market potential for companies proficient in delivering high-quality, tailored solutions. With a gross contract value estimated at £4.8 million, this procurement is suitable for established entities in healthcare manufacturing, specifically those with expertise in providing custom-made orthotic products and services. Businesses adept at innovating in medical equipment, footwear components, and repairs would be well-positioned to benefit from and drive growth through this contract hosted by the BSOL Procurement Collaborative.

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Notice Title

Orthotic & Podiatry Products & Associated Services

Notice Description

The BSOL Procurement Collaborative, hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) intends to tender for the Supply of Orthotic Products, Podiatry Products and Associated Services on behalf of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement shall include (but not limited to) the following goods and services: * Head Orthoses * Spinal Orthoses * Upper limb Orthoses * Hip Orthoses * Lower Limb Orthoses (Includes Podiatry Products) * Equipment for Orthoses * Materials and Accessories for Orthoses, Made to Measure Products and Repairs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051beb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024269-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

18832000 - Special footwear

18840000 - Parts of footwear

18841000 - Footwear uppers

18842000 - Soles

18843000 - Heels

33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Hannon
Contact Email
chris.hannon@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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