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HH053-24-TW27 Orthotics A&B

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland, located in Inverness, has concluded a procurement process for the contract titled "HH053-24-TW27 Orthotics A&B" in the health industry sector. The process is in the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Buchanan Orthotics Ltd on 28 February 2025. The contract, valued at £250,000, will run for 12 months, ensuring continuity of orthotics services in the region. The procurement used a limited method without prior call for competition due to the need for continued clinical service and to avoid delays in healthcare provision as the existing contract ends in February 2025. The project is a service category and covers the UKM6 region.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in orthotics. With an emphasis on service continuity and the necessity for detailed specifications, companies that have a track record of providing reliable and high-quality medical supplies are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Buchanan Orthotics Ltd, which demonstrated its capability by securing this contract, can leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and reinforce their reputation in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

HH053-24-TW27 Orthotics A&B

Notice Description

Supplier of Orthotics services

Procurement Information

The current contract ends in February 2025, due to the detailed work required to develop our own specification, cost model and data analysis (this has previously been a national contract) we require more time to move to a new contractor and wish to extend for 12 months. This supplier has an exisiting contract with us and has for a number of years, service continuity and continued clinic cover is essential to avoid gaps in clinical care and build up of waiting lists.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792137
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525074
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

85111600 - Orthotic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20251 years 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 HIGHLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUCHANAN ORTHOTICS

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