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Paediatric Orthotics Service for Children with Physical Disabilities (AfC)

ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN

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07 Nov 2025 at 14:54

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07 Oct 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Paediatric Orthotics Service for Children with Physical Disabilities (AfC)" was awarded to provide orthotic services within the healthcare sector. The buyer, Achieving for Children, is a regional authority based in Twickenham, UK, operating under the legal framework of Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process was implemented through a direct award procedure without prior publication, in line with the Provider Selection Regime. The formal contract was signed on 26th September 2025 and an update to the tender process was recorded on 7th November 2025. The service is focused on meeting the needs of children and young people with complex neurodisability registered with a Kingston GP, with the contract valued at £375,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in orthotic and physiotherapy interventions for children. Companies that have a proven track record and capability in delivering high-quality orthotic services within the regulatory framework of the Health Care Services will find this an accommodating environment for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Medfac UK Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete due to the focused nature of the procurement and the potential to build sustainable relationships with regional authorities like Achieving for Children. The contract allows for a collaborative approach to delivering healthcare services that meet specific community needs, thus providing a platform for establishing a valued presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paediatric Orthotics Service for Children with Physical Disabilities (AfC)

Notice Description

ICB commissioned AFC to provide physiotherapy intervention to meet the gross motor and functional needs of Children and Young People with complex neurodisability who are registered with a Kingston GP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ICB commissioned AFC to provide physiotherapy intervention to meet the gross motor and functional needs of Children and Young People with complex neurodisability who are registered with a Kingston GP.

Procurement Information

Direct Award Process C as permitted under Provider Selection Regime 2023. 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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority during the 8 working day standstill period.. 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-05a97e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072097-2025
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

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20252 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN
Contact Name
Commissioning Team
Contact Email
commissioning@kingston.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
TWICKENHAM
Postcode
TW1 3BZ
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Twickenham Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDFAC

Further Information

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