--- title: "Provision of Orthotic Products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-987195c4-c2b2-41b4-aa2c-81064281edd5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-987195c4-c2b2-41b4-aa2c-81064281edd5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-987195c4-c2b2-41b4-aa2c-81064281edd5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-987195c4-c2b2-41b4-aa2c-81064281edd5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2023-02-21" --- # Provision of Orthotic Products Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-987195c4-c2b2-41b4-aa2c-81064281edd5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-987195c4-c2b2-41b4-aa2c-81064281edd5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-987195c4-c2b2-41b4-aa2c-81064281edd5.json) ## Summary The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for the provision of Orthotic Products. The contract includes two lots: Bespoke footwear and Modular Footwear in Lot 1, and Stock & Modular Footwear, TCI's, FFO's, and specialist goods in Lot 2. The contract value is £900,000 GBP, and the tender deadline is 23rd March 2023. The procurement method is open, and the contract period is from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2026. This tender by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust presents an opportunity for suppliers in the medical equipment and personal care products industry. Businesses providing orthotic products, bespoke footwear, and medical consumables would be well-suited to compete. The Trust emphasises quality, prompt delivery, and cost-effectiveness in products provided, aiming for patient-centred service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this tender, aligning with the Trust's values and commitment to improving patient care. ## Notice The aim of the Orthotics Service is to facilitate treatment and rehabilitation of patients, (adults and children) through the assessment for and possible provision of an orthotic device which will contribute to the management of a medical/surgical condition or disability.The service provides a continuing programme of maintenance, and repair once the orthotic device has been supplied, in accordance with orthotics service procedures and The Medicines & Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) legislation. The Medicines & Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA), 151 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SZ.The Orthotics Service is committed to continuing improvement in the quality and cost effectiveness of the orthotic devices provided. Ensuring products are delivered with prompt, reliable delivery times and reducing the number of faulty orthotic devices needing to be returned. The orthotics service at Somerset Foundation Trust is part of the Clinical Support Directorate. It is managed by the Orthotics Service Manager and Administration Manager. We have Allied Health Professionals (AHP's), Occupational Therapists, an Orthotist, a Clinical Orthotics Technician, an Apprentice Orthotist and two administrators. The emphasis is on "self-help" where possible, aiming to keep patients out of medically prescribed footwear and orthotic devices. We want to work in partnership with contractors who share our aims for a first class, patient centred and cost effective service. We expect contractor/s who work with us to provide orthotic devices of the highest quality and who share our core trust values. The Authority is intending to award two contracts under the following lots, the Authority reserves the right to award both lots to one supplier or each lot to different suppliers: Lot 1 - Bespoke footwear and the TCI's for the footwear: Lot 2 - Stock & Modular Footwear, TCI's, FFO's and Made to Measure and off the shelf specialist goods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7a352a-a5cd-4d20-b243-658750af1cbf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33140000 - Medical consumables ## Release History - 21 Feb 2023 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7a352a-a5cd-4d20-b243-658750af1cbf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7a352a-a5cd-4d20-b243-658750af1cbf 21st February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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