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title: "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Orthotic Products - Offloading suspension Boots"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Orthotic Products - Offloading suspension Boots

Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b6a01e5-3dae-4c2a-b19b-9c85536a1a59

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## Summary

Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of Offloading Suspension Boots as part of a competitive quotation process. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under orthopaedic footwear, with a total contract value of £26,975. The tender period ends on 19 November 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 5 December 2018, lasting until 5 December 2020. Interested suppliers must submit a sample product for evaluation and participate in an e-Auction following their submission.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in orthotic products. By engaging with this contract, businesses can expand their reach within the healthcare sector, especially those focused on innovative orthotic solutions and high-quality medical supplies. With the potential for a standardised offering across the Trust, suppliers demonstrating compliance and product excellence can leverage this initiative for growth in a competitive market.

## Notice

Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust ("the Trust") is issuing this invitation to quote ("ITQ") for the provision of Offloading suspension Boots. The aim of this competition will be to standardise Orthotic devices across the Trust and ensuring best value for money. Suppliers must express an interest via the e-tendering portal (ProContract) as well as completing a short questionnaire which will provide the Trust with key company and product information. Suppliers who express an interest must submit a sample product for evaluation. The Trust will then evaluate your sample product and confirm shortly afterwards whether your product has met the minimum quality criteria Suppliers will then be asked to submit their maximum starting bid for the e-Auction. This must fall in line with the maximum price that will be set by the Trust If there are two or more interested and compliant suppliers following the stages above, the Trust will proceed with the e-Auction. Further information can be found within the ITQ Document, which can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac2d9a33-2dfd-4683-915a-896b6bfa1d79 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2018 - 5 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,975 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33141740 - Orthopaedic footwear
- 85111600 - Orthotic services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2018 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac2d9a33-2dfd-4683-915a-896b6bfa1d79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac2d9a33-2dfd-4683-915a-896b6bfa1d79
  30th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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