--- title: "Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f2f781e-6b4e-4607-ae10-b0a38d267d65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f2f781e-6b4e-4607-ae10-b0a38d267d65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f2f781e-6b4e-4607-ae10-b0a38d267d65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f2f781e-6b4e-4607-ae10-b0a38d267d65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2019-03-19" --- # Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f2f781e-6b4e-4607-ae10-b0a38d267d65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f2f781e-6b4e-4607-ae10-b0a38d267d65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f2f781e-6b4e-4607-ae10-b0a38d267d65.json) ## Summary The NHS Supply Chain is planning to initiate a tender for "Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy" products, classified under the medical equipment industry category. This procurement aims to cover a range of items with an anticipated initial expenditure between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000 in the first year, and an estimated total value of £8,000,000 to £12,000,000 over the four-year framework. The engagement end date for interested parties to submit their inputs is scheduled for 7th November 2019. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an invitation to tender expected to be issued separately in the near future. The products will primarily be used across various NHS entities, government departments, and private sector organisations in healthcare. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the healthcare supply chain. Companies that specialise in the provision of physiotherapy and occupational health products, including consumables and equipment, will find this framework advantageous. As the NHS Supply Chain seeks suppliers who can demonstrate quality standards such as ISO 9001:2015, businesses equipped to meet these requirements and demonstrate competitive pricing strategies may stand a strong chance of success in this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Physiotherapy and Occupational Health products including: splinting, therapy (i.e. therapeutic putty, resistive exercise bands, hand exercisers, massage) consumables, electrotherapy, acupuncture, educational models and posters, tapes and strapping specific for physiotherapy, rehabilitation supplies (i.e. balance products, exercise mats and balls, weights, hydrotherapy), pelvic health, CPM machines, assessment devices (excluding hammers and percussors), sound wave therapy and spinal therapy and hot and cold therapy products. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS2,000,000 to PS3,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Estimated value over the maximum Framework Agreement term (four years) will be in the region of PS8,000,000 to PS12,000,000. Additional information: "The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants will be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission. ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent externally accredited and up-to-date quality standard certificate(s) to cover all segments of the Applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. This should include but not be limited to manufacturing storage and distribution. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain. The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time. The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion. Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of PS8,000,000 to PS12,000,000 for this contract award, this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements. NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives. NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it. As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the Request for Information document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions; Candidates wishing to complete the Request for Information must register their expression of interest. The Request for Information document will then be sent via the Intenda Messaging Centre. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOCUMENT - The Request for Information Document will then be sent to you via the Intenda Messaging Centre. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deddda85-fa8b-40eb-a890-153399533d15 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Nov 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S4 7UQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Burngreave | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33622100 - Cardiac therapy medicinal products ## Release History - 19 Mar 2019 at 15:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deddda85-fa8b-40eb-a890-153399533d15 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deddda85-fa8b-40eb-a890-153399533d15 19th March 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0f359df-2fbe-43da-9e44-115ae3b83b1b Request For Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcd81fb2-45e2-43df-8472-c1b6b77a1843 Technical Evaluation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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