Award

FIF020-24 Provision of Clinical Orthotic Services

NHS FIFE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2025 at 00:00

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Provision of Clinical Orthotic Services has been conducted by NHS Fife, a body governed by public law, situated at Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline. The procurement falls within the Health industry category and is located in the UKM72 region. The process commenced with an open procedure under the initiation type 'tender', with key milestones including submission by 24th March 2025. The procurement has now reached the award stage, with Buchanan Orthotics Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Glasgow, winning the contract valued at £735,280, signed on 9th May 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in orthotic services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality services while meeting competitive pricing criteria are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Although this specific procurement phase is complete, similar tenders can be lucrative for both established and emerging businesses aiming to expand their governmental sector engagements. Engaging in such tenders can not only enhance business growth but also strengthen market positioning in public healthcare services.

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Notice Title

FIF020-24 Provision of Clinical Orthotic Services

Notice Description

Provision of Clinical Orthotic Services for NHS Fife

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Fife Health Board, a statutory body constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 ("the Board"), wishes to put in place a contract for the Provision of Clinical Orthotic Services.

Renewal: 2 x 12-month extension periods (optional)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790592
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530475
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£609,640 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£735,280 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS FIFE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY12 0SU
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Dunfermline North
Westminster Constituency
Dunfermline and Dollar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUCHANAN ORTHOTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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