Planning

Prosthetics and Orthotics Rehabilitation Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Oct 2025 at 11:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Oct 2025 at 11:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 13:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority, is in the planning stage for the procurement of a Prosthetics and Orthotics Rehabilitation Service at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC), Stanford Hall, Loughborough. This service involves providing advanced prosthetics and orthotics care within the clinical environment designed to support complex rehabilitation needs. A pivotal market engagement event is scheduled for 17th November 2025, with interested suppliers invited to register by 3rd November 2025. The procurement process aims to appoint an external contractor for a 5-year term, commencing on 1st April 2027, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. This initiative is classified under the service category and will be conducted as an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in orthopaedic prostheses and services to secure a substantial contract with the Ministry of Defence. The procurement is designed to encourage participation from SMEs and community enterprises, ensuring a diverse range of service providers. Businesses with the capability to manage complex prosthetic and orthotic needs, along with the required infrastructure and staff vetting, will find this an ideal growth opportunity. The presence of surge capabilities in the contract highlights the need for responsive service delivery, thereby rewarding companies with flexibility and resource availability. This opportunity not only provides a steady revenue stream but also enhances a company's portfolio by being associated with prestigious national defence medical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prosthetics and Orthotics Rehabilitation Service

Notice Description

The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation service at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC). DMRC uses an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) approach to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation to the most severely injured SP within defence. One element of this IDT working is the provision of a prosthetic and orthotics service delivered on site. The unit has a purpose built prosthetics and orthotics department with clinical, administrative, manufacturing and workshop capabilities to facilitate the timely delivery of quality care in support of the rehabilitation pathways. This specialist capability is provided by an external contractor. The authority will be seeking to tender for a 5-year contract to start on 01 Apr 2027, with the option to extend up to 24 months. Service Requirement The service shall include: * Prosthetic provision post primary amputation, upper and lower limb, often with additional complex needs, * Management of established prosthetic users with complex needs and/or high level demands, * Care of patients with a range of complex orthopaedic, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions requiring orthotic devices. Services are delivered to both inpatients and outpatients on site to minimise timescales and maximise rehab potential. The Contractor shall supply a prosthetic and orthotic management IT system to facilitate service delivery. All staff will require a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and a security check through the National Security Vetting Service. The core hours of clinical delivery on the unit are 0800 - 1700 Monday to Thursday and 0800 - 1330 on a Friday. The provision of routine and emergency appointments will be within normal working hours, there is not an out of hours requirement. Surge Capability In the event of a significant increase in demand, the authority may invoke 'surge capability'. The contractor will be required to provide additional prosthetist, orthotist and technician capacity within short timescales to manage the higher patient numbers to maintain the level of service and timely clinical delivery.

Planning Information

Defence Medical Services (DMS) is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a planned procurement for the provision of prosthetics and orthotics rehabilitation services to be delivered onsite at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC), Stanford Hall. Ahead of the formal procurement process, the Authority is inviting interested suppliers to attend an in-person market engagement event to provide greater insight into the service requirement and delivery expectations. The Authority is planning to hold an engagement event on Monday 17th November at DMRC, Staford Hall, Loughborough, LE12 5QW. Please email Rhean.phoenix101@mod.gov.uk to register interest by 10:00, 3rd November 2025. Further details including a draft Statement of Requirement (SOR) and agenda will be issued to those who express an interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065885-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33183200 - Orthopaedic prostheses

85121283 - Orthopaedic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Rhean Phoenix
Contact Email
rhean.phoenix101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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