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title: "Independent Orthopaedic Treatments Service"
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# Independent Orthopaedic Treatments Service

Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72dfbdb6-ca2a-4120-83c9-14bd518c382c

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the Independent Orthopaedic Treatments Service initiated by the Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £210,000, aims to enhance orthopaedic services during periods of unused theatre capacity, with an expected contract period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018. The procurement concluded with an award on 29 November 2017, and the contract falls within the health and social work services category.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses engaged in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in orthopaedic treatments and surgical care. Companies with experience in managing surgical procedures and post-operative recovery services would be well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of collaborating with NHS organisations to deliver efficient healthcare solutions that meet the needs of patients waiting for essential surgeries.

## Notice

The aim of this contract is to provide additional orthopaedic activity at Musgrove Park Hospital, Parkfield Drive, Taunton, TA1 5DA during times of unused theatre capacity. The expected outcomes - There will be demonstrable reduction in waiting times for patients awaiting Joint surgery. These patients will be on the Authority's waiting list, and have had their pre-op assessment and been declared as fit for surgery. - The Service will provide surgery and post-operative recovery. Patients will have the pre-op, in-patient and follow-up components of their hospital stay under the care of the Authority. There will be a demonstrable repatriation of surgical episodes from external Independent Providers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ef8230-811d-4dfd-a51e-2044af17c2c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKDOWN ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPINAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2017 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ef8230-811d-4dfd-a51e-2044af17c2c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ef8230-811d-4dfd-a51e-2044af17c2c1
  11th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.musgroveparkhospital.nhs.uk/

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