Planning

Orthotist Service

CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

21 Aug 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, involves the planning stage for an orthotic service. The process, regulated under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, is intended to address a substantial waiting list within the CWP biomechanical podiatry service. The procurement is designated within the services industry category, specifically classified as orthotic services, with a project value of £23,040. The locations targeted for service delivery are across several regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The planning process began with approval in July 2025 and a future notice date is scheduled for 23 September 2025.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses in the orthotic services sector, particularly those with existing infrastructure in the UK healthcare system. Companies that specialise in biomechanical podiatric and orthotic solutions, such as Peacocks Medical Group, which has prior collaborations with the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust, will be well-poised to compete. The procurement method aims to expedite implementation, presenting an attractive opportunity for businesses capable of rapidly addressing service backlogs and managing ongoing patient referrals.

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Notice Title

Orthotist Service

Notice Description

The CWP biomechanical podiatry service currently has a waiting list of over 600 patients. As part of the biomechanical pathway, patients are referred to the secondary care orthotic clinic at the Countess of Chester Hospital when clinically indicated. Peacocks is the current orthotic provider for this service and operates under a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust. CWP intends to collaborate with Peacocks Medical Group to run shared clinics designed to address the backlog and manage ongoing referrals. Peacocks is an existing provider in Cheshire West and has established IT and clinical connections within the system. Implementation will be expedited .

Lot Information

Lot 1

The CWP biomechanical podiatry service currently has a waiting list of over 600 patients. As part of the biomechanical pathway, patients are referred to the secondary care orthotic clinic at the Countess of Chester Hospital when clinically indicated. Peacocks is the current orthotic provider for this service and operates under a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust. CWP intends to collaborate with Peacocks Medical Group to run shared clinics designed to address the backlog and manage ongoing referrals. Peacocks is an existing provider in Cheshire West and has established IT and clinical connections within the system. Implementation will be expedited Additional information: CWP intends to collaborate with Peacocks Medical Group to run shared clinics designed to address the backlog and manage ongoing referrals * Peacocks is a private limited company registered in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK established in 1956 with a long history in the healthcare sector, in the provision of orthotics * Peacocks Annual Report Year (end 2023) indicated growth with a 16% revenue increase year on year, driven by new contracts and increase supply * Peacocks deploys HCPC-registered clinicians providing evidence-based assessments integrated, with strong clinical governance, high patient satisfaction (>90%). * The fixed 12-week contract cost is PS23,040 excluding VAT, equating to good value for money with a cost of PS38.40 per patient. * Peacocks is an existing provider in Cheshire West * Peacocks has an existing Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust and is a provider within biomechanical pathway * Peacocks has established IT and clinical connections within the system. * Implementation will be expedited * A seamless transition for the patient from referral to treatment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050609-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£23,040 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cwp.contracts@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1244397395

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1BQ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

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