Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - BSOL Orthotic Products

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 15:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - BSOL Orthotic Products." This procurement falls under the industry category of orthopaedic support devices and special footwear. The Trust, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, has planned a virtual engagement session on 5th September 2025, from 09:00 to 10:00, which is open to potential suppliers able to provide bespoke and off-the-shelf orthotic products. The procurement aims to establish a framework agreement for an initial 24-month period, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement method involves the use of a framework agreement, and invitations to the virtual event can be requested via email by 15:00 on 4th September 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the orthopaedic and special footwear sectors. Companies equipped to provide bespoke orthotic solutions, as well as modular and off-the-shelf options, are well-suited to compete for this framework. Engaging in this contract could open doors to substantial business opportunities given the framework's estimated value of £8.64 million. Participation not only aligns with market needs but also provides a chance for businesses to establish themselves as key suppliers to the NHS and its associated health and care partners in Birmingham and Solihull.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - BSOL Orthotic Products

Notice Description

The BSOL Procurement Collaborative, hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) intends to tender for a Framework Agreement that aims to provide a full product offering for the Orthotic service inclusive of Made to Measure/Modular/Off the Shelf products for the health and care partners of NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. The initial Participating Authorities are: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust The intention is to enter into a Framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods. The Goods/Services have been divided into the following (Lots): Lot 1 Bespoke Footwear and Insoles Lot 2 Modular Footwear and Insoles Lot 3a M2M - Lower Limb (Plastic) Lot 3b M2M - Lower Limb (Carbon Fibre) Lot 4a M2M - Spinal (Rigid) Lot 4b M2M - Spinal (Fabric) Lot 4c M2M - Helmets Lot 5 M2M - Upper Limb Lot 6 OTS - Lower - Foot & Foot/Ankle Lot 7 OTS - Lower -Hip/Leg/Knees Lot 8 OTS - Upper - Shoulder to Wrist Lot 9 OTS - Upper - Head Neck and Trunk A previous Notice has been released by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) under Notice: 2024/S 000-024548 & Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0487bf

Planning Information

HealthTrust Europe and BSOL will hold a virtual engagement session through with potential suppliers who were able to provide products and services detailed in the scope of the procurement, which included made to measure, modular and off the shelf/stock Orthoses. The Goods/Services have been divided into the following (Lots): Lot 1 Bespoke Footwear and Insoles Lot 2 Modular Footwear and Insoles Lot 3a M2M - Lower Limb (Plastic) Lot 3b M2M - Lower Limb (Carbon Fibre) Lot 4a M2M - Spinal (Rigid) Lot 4b M2M - Spinal (Fabric) Lot 4c M2M - Helmets Lot 5 M2M - Upper Limb Lot 6 OTS – Lower - Foot & Foot/Ankle Lot 7 OTS - Lower -Hip/Leg/Knees Lot 8 OTS - Upper - Shoulder to Wrist Lot 9 OTS - Upper - Head Neck and Trunk This engagement will be a Virtual Event on MSTeams held on the 5th September 2025 0900 – 1000, potential Suppliers request an invitation by emailing William.Malcolm@htepg.com no later that 1500 on 4th September 2025. This engagement exercise aims to: - Establish a final procedure, conditions of participation and award criteria - Identify all potential suppliers for this requirement (including VCSEs and SMEs) and provide the opportunity to be awarded to the framework - Establish an understanding the commercial structure that aligns to market expectations and will meet the requirements of any Contracting Authorities - Notifying the market and building capacity to prepare for the procurement and contract award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050997-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

CPV Codes

18832000 - Special footwear

18840000 - Parts of footwear

18841000 - Footwear uppers

18842000 - Soles

18843000 - Heels

33141760 - Splints

33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Customer Care
Contact Email
customercare@htepg.com
Contact Phone
08458875000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TH
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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