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Podiatry waiting list initiative - Pilot

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to continue a pilot scheme for outsourcing podiatry services to address waiting lists. This initiative falls under the healthcare services industry category and targets the South East England region, specifically Ox44XN, Oxford. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, indicating the intention to award despite not being formally concluded. The process has been governed by the Healthcare Services Provider Selection Regime and is independent of the Procurement Act. The procurement method used is limited, without prior publication for competition, aligning with the regulations that allow additional deliveries by the original supplier. Key dates include the notice publication on 19 March 2026, marking the commencement of the standstill period to enable further evaluation.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those adept at providing flexible healthcare solutions. The arrangement is based on a cost-per-case model, which could attract suppliers skilled in managing variable delivery volumes effectively, such as Zest Allied Health Professionals Limited, the current supplier involved. Businesses experienced in healthcare outsourcing will find this award particularly attractive, as the continuation of services under proven models presents stable growth opportunities. Companies that comply with quality criteria and can adapt to changing financial needs will be well-suited to compete for such contracts, contributing to the reduction of service waiting times and enhancing operational efficiencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Podiatry waiting list initiative - Pilot

Notice Description

Continuation of a pilot initiated 12 months ago - outsourcing of some of the Podiatry tasks to support reduction of waiting lists. Outsourcing on a cost per case basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Continuation of a pilot initiated 12 months ago (Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-013128) - additional time required to establish whether outsourcing of some of the Podiatry tasks is a sustainable operational model on an on-going basis and supports the reduction of waiting lists and evaluate the outcomes and outputs of the initial 12 months. Outsourcing is on a cost per case basis.

Options: Up to four times, 12 months in aggregate

Procurement Information

Most Suitable Provider - continuation of existing provision

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ead
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025079-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 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
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4XN
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Zest Allied Health Professionals Limited

Further Information

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