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title: "Provision of Orthotic Products"
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buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Orthotic Products

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a72c

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Orthotic Products" in the medical equipments, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products category. The Trust aimed to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of orthotic devices provided, with particular emphasis on prompt delivery and reducing faulty devices. The Trust awarded contracts under two lots: Bespoke footwear and the TCI's for the footwear to Buchanan Orthotics Limited, and Stock and Modular footwear and specialist made to measure goods to Hugh Steeper Limited. The contracts were signed on 30th June 2023.

This tender for orthotic products presents opportunities for businesses specializing in medical consumables and orthotic services to engage with the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Businesses with expertise in producing bespoke footwear, orthotic devices, and related healthcare products will find this tender suitable for bidding. The Trust is seeking contractors who can provide high-quality orthotic devices and align with their patient-centered and cost-effective service ethos. The tender process was open, allowing a fair chance for businesses to compete based on quality and cost criteria.

## 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

### Lot Information

Bespoke footwear and the TCI's for the footwear

20% of the Orthotic products used by 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 to ensure high quality, equity of service to all patients, cost effectiveness and the best possible delivery times.

Stock and Modular footwear and specialist made to measure goods

80% of the Orthotic products used by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are either stock, modular or 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 high quality, equity of service to all patients, cost effectiveness and the best possible delivery times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020733-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## 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
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 85111600 - Orthotic services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020733-2023
- 21 Feb 2023 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005157-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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