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title: "Provision of Orthotic Products"
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# Provision of Orthotic Products

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f60b3e2d-07c3-4201-ae96-50df32f84790

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded contracts for the provision of Orthotic Products, including bespoke footwear and stock & modular footwear, to Buchanan Orthotics Limited and Hugh Steeper Limited. The procurement process has been completed, and the total contract value is £900,000 GBP. The contract period is from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on March 23, 2023.

This tender opportunity for supplying Orthotic Products presents a chance for businesses in the medical equipment and consumables industry to compete for contracts with the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. Interested businesses should visit the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust website for more information and to explore potential growth through this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

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 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d80596-f48f-4f69-904e-950e4d761814 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BUCHANAN ORTHOTICS; HUGH STEEPER LIMITED (TRADING AS STEEPER |

## 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

- 12 Jul 2023 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d80596-f48f-4f69-904e-950e4d761814

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d80596-f48f-4f69-904e-950e4d761814
  12th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7ce30807-14ae-ed11-811f-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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