Award

Specialised Prosthetics Service - Direct Award Process C

NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

03 Nov 2025 at 14:49

TenderUpdate

09 Sep 2025 at 12:43

Award

09 Sep 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The recent tender process initiated by the NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board has culminated in the award of the "Specialised Prosthetics Service - Direct Award Process C". This contract, classified under the health services category with CPV code 85100000, focuses on enhancing mobility and independence for individuals facing limb loss. The procurement, using a direct award procedure without prior publication, is outside the typical procurement directive scope and follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Midlands Acute Specialised Commissioning Group spearheaded the decision, and the contract was officially awarded to Opcare Ltd, with its commencement set for 27 October 2025, spanning to 26 October 2030, with an option for a two-year extension. The project is valued at approximately £7,736,183, aiming to provide comprehensive rehab and device provision services in Leicester and its surrounding regions.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in prosthetic technologies, rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary healthcare delivery. Participating in this project facilitates collaboration with substantial health organisations and allows service providers to innovate, enhance service delivery, and engage in cutting-edge healthcare solutions. Ideal candidates include companies experienced in equipment provision for health mobility and those capable of offering holistic patient care, integrating physiotherapy and community support into their service model. By focusing on reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, this contract not only promises financial growth but also the ability to positively impact community health standards.

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Notice Title

Specialised Prosthetics Service - Direct Award Process C

Notice Description

The prosthetic service aims to optimise mobility and function, independence and quality of<br/>life of an individual following congenital or acquired limb loss or limb difference.<br/>Facilitating return to work/education and increase inclusion and participation in society.<br/>This is achieved through a pro-active multi-disciplinary team (MDT) rehab and device<br/>provision where appropriate and provide regular review and assessment following device<br/>provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The prosthetic service aims to optimise mobility and function, independence and quality of life of an individual following congenital or acquired limb loss or limb difference. Facilitating return to work/education and increase inclusion and participation in society. This is achieved through a pro-active multi-disciplinary team (MDT) rehab and device provision where appropriate and provide regular review and assessment following device provision.

The Commissioner is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract over the full potential 7 years is PS7,685,020.

This is an existing service and an existing provider.

The start date is 27 October 2025, and the end date is 26 October 2030, with option to extend for 2 years (26 October 2032).

Options: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 years following the initial contract period.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 22nd August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059683
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070512-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,685,020 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Anna Salt
Contact Email
anna.salt@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8TB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPCARE

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