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Community Orthotics Service in Wirral

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 May 2026 at 16:16

Tender Notice
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06 Mar 2026 at 10:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has updated the tender process for the "Community Orthotics Service in Wirral" under the health services category. This service aims to provide continuity of care for patients with relevant orthotic devices. The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and does not apply to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It employs a direct award method without prior publication of a competition call. The contract was intended to be awarded to Opcare Ltd, starting 1st April 2026 and ending 31st March 2027, with an estimated annual value of £748,102. The key driver for awarding this contract included criteria such as social value, access improvement, service integration, and quality innovation. The process reached the "Award" stage, with a decision made on 12th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those capable of delivering orthotic support efficiently. Companies with established expertise in providing healthcare services, particularly in orthotics, and those committed to integrating innovative practices to improve service delivery, would find this contract rewarding. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate value in improving access to healthcare and reducing health inequalities are ideal candidates to engage with the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board’s procurement processes. This project underscores the value of strategic partnerships in public health service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Orthotics Service in Wirral

Notice Description

To provide an Orthotic Service in Wirral Place, to provide continuity of service for patients who have devices relevant to their care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Wirral Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Community Orthotics Service in Wirral. The contract will start on the 1st April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and is tariff based with an estimated annual contract value of PS748,102.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041195-2026
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
£748,102 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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
Postcode Area
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
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Opcare Ltd

Further Information

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