--- title: "Derbyshire Community Orthotics Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40944278-1514-46c5-b297-f37bbb7808a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40944278-1514-46c5-b297-f37bbb7808a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40944278-1514-46c5-b297-f37bbb7808a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40944278-1514-46c5-b297-f37bbb7808a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2024-10-09" --- # Derbyshire Community Orthotics Service Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40944278-1514-46c5-b297-f37bbb7808a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40944278-1514-46c5-b297-f37bbb7808a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40944278-1514-46c5-b297-f37bbb7808a6.json) ## Summary NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) is inviting tenders for the Derbyshire Community Orthotics Service, classified under the health services category. The service aims to provide a comprehensive orthotics service, including diagnosis, treatment, and maintenance of orthoses for both children and adults. This competitive process is mandated under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and is being executed using an Open procedure. The contract, valued at up to £11,639,395 and subject to an affordability threshold of £2,327,879 per annum, will commence on 1st June 2025, with an initial duration of three years and an optional extension of up to two additional years. The tender stage commenced on 9th October 2024 with a submission deadline of 8th November 2024. Services will be delivered in Derby, England. The procurement of the Derbyshire Community Orthotics Service represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in orthotics, health services, and medical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, promoting inclusive growth. The service requires a high degree of specialist knowledge and offers the potential for businesses to expand their service offerings and client base in the UK's public healthcare sector. Applicants should demonstrate the capability to meet the specifications, provide appropriate governance, and deliver high-quality, safe care in compliance with current policies and best practices. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, reputation building, and establishing long-term partnerships within the NHS framework. ## Notice NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board are seeking to commission the Derbyshire Community Orthotics Service. The service shall provide a community-based, cost effective, accessible specialist orthotics service which includes the diagnosis, treatment, fitting, maintaining and repairing of orthoses for children and adults in line with the agreed access criteria, responding to changing medical and social needs of the orthotics user. The service will need to; * Provide appropriate orthotics, inclusive of elastic/fabric and custom-made splints. To provide advice to maximise children's' motor skills, minimise development of contracture and deformity in the growing child and prevent injury in a caseload of children with neurological and physical health needs. * Facilitate the treatment and rehabilitation of the patient. This is achieved through the assessment of need and the provision of an orthoses that will either remedy or relieve a medical condition or disability and may prevent the development of more disabling conditions. * Provide access to high quality, safe care that gives timely advice, appropriate support, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients according to their individual need. * Ensure the service is delivered in line with current policy, learning and best evidence and provide appropriate governance and management for the service. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) is acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and is supporting this Competitive Process. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The process is a one stage process similar to an Open process. The contract will commence 01st June 2025 and be 3 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years. It is important to note that this procurement includes an affordability threshold. No bids over PS2,327,879 per annum will be accepted. Any bids exceeding PS2,327,879 per annum will be disqualified from the process. Full details of the service can be found and are included as part of the documentation within the project on Atamis. To access the documentation please visit Atamis on the link below and access project C308147: Derbyshire Community Orthotics Service. Atamis link = https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c77963-26db-4acd-8687-11947322f612 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,639,395 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2024 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c77963-26db-4acd-8687-11947322f612 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c77963-26db-4acd-8687-11947322f612 9th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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