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Orthotist Service

CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:34

Tender Notice
Award

12 Sep 2025 at 08:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has engaged in a contracting process titled "Orthotist Service," classified under orthotic services (CPV 85111600). The process aims to address service backlogs and continue referrals within the healthcare system, located primarily in the UK region. This specific procurement, initiated under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, involves a direct award without a prior call for competition. The contract, worth £23,040 excluding VAT, was awarded to Peacocks Medical Group Limited, a seasoned provider in the sector, and is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement status is complete, having been formalised on 13th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in orthotic provisions. Companies like Peacocks Medical Group, which possess a strong clinical governance framework and established IT and clinical connections, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. Furthermore, the fixed-rate cost structure provides a transparent financial model for potential service providers aiming to enhance their footprint within the NHS framework. The streamlined contract awarding through the PSR also suggests a possible interest for businesses looking to swiftly integrate into public health service pathways.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orthotist Service

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

The CWP bio-mechanical podiatry service currently has a waiting list of over 600 patients. As part of the bio-mechanical 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 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 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 24th September 2025 to cwp.contracts@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026 - PS23,040

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 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by; 24th September 2025 to cwp.contracts@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059916
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059592-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEACOCKS MEDICAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice URLs

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