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Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (SBS10539)

NHS Shared Business Services

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Planning

31 Mar 2026 at 09:11

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS), which is embarking on a framework agreement titled "Orthotic and Prosthetic Services" under the procurement ID SBS10539. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on engaging with suppliers in the Orthotic and Prosthetic Services market. This engagement is part of a pre-market exercise, identifying potential providers before a full tender. The NHS SBS, situated in London, United Kingdom, intends to support NHS and Social Care organisations across the UK through this intended framework. Potential suppliers must ensure they have a valid DUNS number to register for participation. The estimated framework value is £160 million over four years, commencing from 9 October 2027, with further market engagement using the SAP Ariba eSourcing system. Future contract notice publication is expected by 21 January 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on orthotic and prosthetic solutions. Companies that are dedicated to delivering high-quality orthotic and prosthetic services will find this framework advantageous, especially if they can demonstrate commitments to sustainability and social value, as these elements will be weighted significantly in the tender evaluation. Businesses that operate within the domain of rehabilitation services are also potentially well-suited for this tender, and they can leverage the opportunity to collaborate with NHS and various social care organisations across the UK, supporting patient mobility and independence. This engagement process could set the stage for long-term collaboration and business growth within the healthcare services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (SBS10539)

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Orthotic and Prosthetic Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Approved Organisations are NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) or any combined authority, integrated care board, local authority, NHS England, NHS foundation trust, NHS trust or any other body listed as a ""relevant authority"" in the National Health Service Act 2006, which the Authority authorises to use the resulting Framework. These organisations, for the purpose being a principal to the framework agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations are identifiable on the list of Approved Organisations and may be added to from time to time. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ NHS Shared Business Services reserves its right to consider alternate agency models, details of which will be published in future Contract Notices. The potential lotting structure is as follows: Lot 1 Orthotic Services Lot 2 Prosthetic Services. The framework agreement wishes to ensure timely access to high-quality orthotic and prosthetic services, supporting the mobility, independence, and quality of life for patients with complex needs. The overall purpose of the framework is to support patients' mobility, reducing the need for acute interventions, falls and the additional costs associated with chronic care, improving patients' quality of life, function and mobility. We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be sufficient weighting on these elements in the tender.

Lot Information

Orthotic Services

The framework agreement wishes to ensure timely access to high-quality orthotic and prosthetic services, supporting the mobility, independence, and quality of life for patients with complex needs. The overall purpose of the framework is to support patients' mobility, reducing the need for acute interventions, falls and the additional costs associated with chronic care, improving patients' quality of life, function and mobility. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice. The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply. Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10247 on 09 October 2027. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba PME.

Prosthetic Services

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice. The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply. Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10247 on 09 October 2027. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba PME.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067881
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029404-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111600 - Orthotic services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jan 20274 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Shared Business Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1A 7BL
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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