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title: "Provision of Orthotic Products"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Orthotic Products

Buyer: TAUNTON AND SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9b3adbc-a5dd-45b7-a08c-af4112960e19

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## Summary

The Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Orthotic Products" within the healthcare industry. This opportunity, located in the South West of England, adheres to a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 21st September 2017, with a total contract value of £482,400. The awarded contract, effective from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2021, is aimed at supplying both custom and stock orthotic products to the NHS Trust, ensuring quality and timely delivery for patients.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical equipment and orthotic services. Businesses that focus on innovative, high-quality orthotic devices, particularly those capable of ensuring cost-effectiveness and prompt service delivery, would be well-suited to enter the market. Companies that can demonstrate a strong commitment to patient-centred care and collaboration with healthcare providers will likely find this procurement process advantageous for expanding their business reach.

## Notice

20% of the Orthotic products used by Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are bespoke. This includes,but is not limited to bespoke footwear and the total contact insoles (TCI's) for this footwear. Bidders will need toensure high quality, equity of service to all patients, cost effectiveness and the best possible delivery times. 80% of the Orthotic products used by Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are either stock, modularor specialist made to measure goods. This includes, but is not limited to bespoke ankle foot orthoses (AFOs),knee, ankle, foot orthoses (KAFO's), and dynamic foot orthoses (DAFO's). Bidders will need to ensure highquality, equity of service to all patients, cost effectiveness and the best possible delivery times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd48bff9-d7f9-4c1c-af38-ff968058b49f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £531,657 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £531,657 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BUCHANAN ORTHOTICS - LOT 1; STEEPER - LOT 2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85111600 - Orthotic services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2018 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd48bff9-d7f9-4c1c-af38-ff968058b49f
- 21 Aug 2017 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe66e3b-81e4-427a-8069-2e9df393f0a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd48bff9-d7f9-4c1c-af38-ff968058b49f
  18th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe66e3b-81e4-427a-8069-2e9df393f0a3
  21st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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