Planning

Paediatric Stability Boots

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Paediatric Stability Boots". This tender, located in Cardiff, pertains to the goods category and is related to orthopaedic footwear and paediatric services. Preliminary market engagement is scheduled for 10th March 2026 via a Teams meeting, with submission deadlines highlighted during this session. The formal tender process will begin later in the year, with the procurement associated with the Welsh devolved regulations. The contract, exceeding the threshold for goods, is slated to commence on 31st March 2027 and is structured under a framework agreement with potential renewal options.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in paediatric and orthotic services, as well as those involved in the manufacturing or supply of orthopaedic footwear, are well-positioned to benefit. With an estimated contract value of £1,187,781 GBP, engaging in this procurement offers the potential for significant business expansion within the public healthcare sector in the United Kingdom. The framework agreement approach may also provide longer-term engagement prospects beyond the initial term, thus enhancing strategic opportunities for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

Paediatric Stability Boots

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Paediatric Stability Boots

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement will be held via teams on March 10th 2026 at 10am. This will include a run through of the tender process and hi-light due tender submission dates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019740-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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

33141740 - Orthopaedic footwear

85111600 - Orthotic services

85121291 - Paediatric services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,187,781 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

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