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Community Orthotics Service in Wirral

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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06 Mar 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

In this public procurement process, the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract for providing a Community Orthotics Service in Wirral. The procurement falls under the health services industry and operates within the region of Wirral Place. This notice, published on 6th March 2026, marks the intention to award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023, rather than through the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Director of Finance approved the decision to proceed on 12th January 2026, ensuring there were no conflicts of interest. The formal contract commencement is slated for 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with an estimated annual contract value of £748,102. Providers have a standstill period of eight working days from the notice publication to make their representations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those focusing on orthotic care and community-based services. Given the procurement method was a direct award without a prior call for competition, businesses familiar with the NHS system or those with a proven track record of service quality, like Opcare Ltd, are well-positioned to compete. The contract's award criteria highlight the importance of quality, innovation, integration, cooperation, and social value, suggesting that companies capable of delivering comprehensive and high-quality patient services while promoting access and reducing health inequalities will be ideal candidates for similar future tenders.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020265-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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
TLD74 Wirral

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPCARE

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