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Specialist Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Services

THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Jan 2026 at 15:38

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a public law entity located in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for Specialist Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Services. The contract, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and using Direct Award Process C, is set to begin on 9th January 2026 with an option to extend it until 8th January 2027, potentially reaching a total value of £1,370,880. The PSR was implemented instead of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring compliance with Health Care Services regulations. This procurement, classified under CPV 85121283 for orthopaedic services, was awarded to Birmingham Orthopaedics LLP, reflecting a tailored and expedited approach without prior competitive publication due to the unique service requirements and provider performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations with a stable and competent workforce skilled in delivering high-quality orthopaedic healthcare services. Businesses with experience in service integration and clinical governance within the UK's health sector can leverage this contract to expand their operational reach and strengthen their market positioning. Furthermore, the procurement underscores the importance of existing providers that have established trust, demonstrated value for money, and maintained robust service continuity, making it an attractive prospect for specialists in the healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

Specialist Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Services

Notice Description

The provision of specialist Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of specialist Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Services for patients of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.

The Authority intends to award this contract to the existing provider following the Direct Award C process under the Provider Selection Regime 2023.

The initial terms of the contract shall run from 9th January 2026 until 8th January 2027. There will be an option to extend the contract for a further 12 months.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract if extended will be PS1,370,880

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 8th January 2026. This contract has not yet been formally awarded; this notice serves and as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005879-2026
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

85121283 - Orthopaedic services

85121300 - Surgical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,370,880 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Matthew Kelsall
Contact Email
matthew.kelsall@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B31 2AP
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
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Northfield
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Northfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM ORTHOPAEDICS

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