--- title: "PRJ-946 Wheelchairs and Orthotics Service in Northamptonshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-613397b4-148d-437d-af10-266f6c7a00c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-613397b4-148d-437d-af10-266f6c7a00c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-613397b4-148d-437d-af10-266f6c7a00c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-613397b4-148d-437d-af10-266f6c7a00c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEL" published: "2021-03-11" --- # PRJ-946 Wheelchairs and Orthotics Service in Northamptonshire Buyer: NEL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-613397b4-148d-437d-af10-266f6c7a00c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-613397b4-148d-437d-af10-266f6c7a00c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-613397b4-148d-437d-af10-266f6c7a00c0.json) ## Summary NHS Northamptonshire CCG is seeking to commission a Wheelchairs and Orthotics service in Northamptonshire, titled "PRJ-946 Wheelchairs and Orthotics Service". This procurement is classified under health services and involves two separate lots: Lot 1 for Wheelchair Services and Lot 2 for Orthotics Services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period closing at 12 noon on 12th April 2021. The contract, valued at approximately £3.8 million annually excluding VAT, has a duration of three years, starting from 1st October 2021 and potentially extending for an additional two years. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of health services, particularly those specialising in mobility solutions and orthotics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The service aims to enhance mobility and independence for users, thereby attracting companies that can deliver high-quality assessment, provision, and maintenance services tailored to health needs in the local area. ## Notice NHS Northamptonshire CCG (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") is seeking to commission a Wheelchairs and Orthotics service ("the Services") in Northamptonshire. The procurement is split into two Lots with an additional multi-lot option combining the two Lots. Lot 1 - Wheelchair Service: The aim of the wheelchair and posture service is to maximise mobility and independence, and improve the quality of life for service users and their carers, through timely access to appropriate assessment, provision and maintenance of equipment. The Provider should respond to changes in service users' health conditions through regular review and deliver a service that service users perceive to be a good experience. Lot 2 - Orthotics Service: The service provided will be 'hub & spoke' model with a base of practice in Northamptonshire, and the delivery of clinics across a wider area of sites, to ensure both in-patient and out-patient services are provided. The service includes assessment and reassessment, provision (production and fitting) and the review, repair and maintenance of orthoses. The provider will offer a comprehensive range of assessments and orthoses for patients tailored to take into account the needs of the local population. The contract term is a period of 3 years with option to extend up to 2 years. The annual contract value for each service is circa PS1.9 million (excluding VAT). The combined annual contract value is PS3.8million (excluding VAT). The deadline for ITT submission (including all supporting documents) is 12 noon on 12th April 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f88d40c7-d996-455e-9e41-5de04fcf8736 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,400,000 | | 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 | NEL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN3 6BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2021 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f88d40c7-d996-455e-9e41-5de04fcf8736 - 11 Mar 2021 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9615d476-64e3-4bd0-8892-a7017498310d - 10 Mar 2021 at 17:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72774a45-9373-4c97-836c-b7bb72caaa5a - 10 Mar 2021 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/757b879d-519f-4153-bd73-9b49cf6b2a17 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f88d40c7-d996-455e-9e41-5de04fcf8736 11th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9615d476-64e3-4bd0-8892-a7017498310d 11th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72774a45-9373-4c97-836c-b7bb72caaa5a 10th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/757b879d-519f-4153-bd73-9b49cf6b2a17 10th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://nelcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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