Award

Orthotics Service in Cheshire East

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

16 Mar 2026 at 17:18

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for an Orthotics Service covering inpatient and outpatient care in Cheshire East. The contract, valued at £425,000, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement falls under the health services category and intends to improve access while reducing health inequalities. The procurement method used was limited, specifically a direct award outside the scope of the typical directive. Although the procurement stage is marked as complete, the recent announcement involved a standstill period until representations are concluded within 8 working days. Sally Williams serves as the contact point for any provider inquiries during this phase.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for providers specialising in healthcare services that can offer orthotics solutions. Given the focus on service integration, value, and quality, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in healthcare innovation and collaborations are well-positioned to compete. TalarMade Limited, identified as the incumbent provider, has been selected for the award, showcasing the potential for established players to leverage their existing capabilities to maintain and expand services under new contracts. Businesses that can contribute to improving patient access and reducing health inequalities will find ample opportunities in engaging with such public procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Orthotics Service in Cheshire East

Notice Description

Inpatient and Outpatient Orthotics Service in Cheshire East

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Cheshire East Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Inpatient and Outpatient Orthotics Service in Cheshire East. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS425,000.

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by withing 8 working days. 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-06609d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023753-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALARMADE

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