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title: "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Orthotic Products - Silicone Insoles"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Orthotic Products - Silicone Insoles

Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9f1640d-b8b2-4b5c-afa0-99fe0dba3fc7

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## Summary

Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting quotes for the provision of silicone insoles as part of a tender process aimed at standardising orthotic products across the Trust. This competitive quotation opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically within orthopaedic footwear, and is valued at £2,300. Interested suppliers must submit their samples for evaluation by the Trust, followed by an online e-Auction. The tender period ends on 19th November 2018, with the contract scheduled to start on 5th December 2018 and last until 5th December 2020. The delivery addresses for this procurement are located in the South West region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in orthotic products or related goods to engage with a key public healthcare authority. Companies well-suited for this competition are those that can deliver high-quality silicone insoles and have the capacity to participate in a bidding process that involves submitting product samples and maximum bids during the e-Auction stage. Businesses that offer value-for-money solutions while meeting the quality requirements outlined by the Trust are likely to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust ("the Trust") is issuing this invitation to quote ("ITQ") for the provision of Silicone Insoles. 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/ab21ee52-dc7c-41d8-a3aa-1485c3dfe290 |
| 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 | £2,300 |
| 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

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 18840000 - Parts of footwear
- 33141740 - Orthopaedic footwear
- 85111600 - Orthotic services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2018 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab21ee52-dc7c-41d8-a3aa-1485c3dfe290

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab21ee52-dc7c-41d8-a3aa-1485c3dfe290
  30th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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