Planning

Orthotic services and products for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for the provision of orthotic services and products, titled "Orthotic services and products for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust." This process is situated in the services industry category and pertains to the location of Sunderland, UKC23 region, United Kingdom. Currently at the planning stage, it is defined under tender initiation, with the communication indicating that future notice information will be issued by 3rd January 2026. The tender's main procurement category is services, with an estimated gross value of £6,700,000, and it is anticipated to begin on 1st June 2026, concluding on 31st May 2029, possibly extending to 31st May 2031.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in orthotic solutions. Suitable candidates would include companies with a track record in providing specialised medical products and services to NHS trusts. Companies can leverage this opportunity to gain a foothold in the public healthcare sector, benefit from long-term contracts, and contribute to healthcare improvements in the North East of England. The substantial contract value and the potential for renewal offer significant prospects for sustained business growth and partnership with a leading healthcare institution.

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Notice Title

Orthotic services and products for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Provision of orthotic service and products for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052417
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026824-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,583,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
choice.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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