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title: "Orthotic & Podiatry Products & Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0487bf"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0487bf.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-08-05"
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# Orthotic & Podiatry Products & Associated Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0487bf

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, through its BSOL Procurement Collaborative, is planning a tender for the supply of orthotic products, podiatry products, and associated services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the anticipated timeline for supplier engagement occurring between August and early September 2024. The contract, which may span between 2 to 4 years, includes a wide range of goods such as head orthoses, spinal orthoses, upper limb orthoses, hip orthoses, lower limb orthoses, and various orthotic equipment and accessories. Businesses interested in participating must express their interest by 4 pm on Thursday, 29th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and orthopaedic support devices. Suppliers offering special footwear, parts of footwear, and related accessories stand to benefit the most. Engaging in this procurement exercise provides businesses with an opportunity to collaborate with one of the leading NHS trusts in the UK, thereby enhancing their market presence and fostering growth. Additionally, the contract offers a stable business opportunity, allowing suppliers to build a long-term relationship with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

The BSOL Procurement Collaborative, hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) intends to tender for the Supply of Orthotic Products, Podiatry Products and Associated Services on behalf of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

This procurement shall include (but not limited to) the following goods and services: * Head Orthoses * Spinal Orthoses * Upper limb Orthoses * Hip Orthoses * Lower Limb Orthoses (Includes Podiatry Products) * Equipment for Orthoses * Materials and Accessories for Orthoses, Made to Measure Products and Repairs.

Potential Suppliers interested in this opportunity should refer to participation requirements specified in the ' Additional Information section of this prior information notice

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust is considering a contract length of between 2 - 4 years. Additional information: Prior to any future procurement process, the BSOL Procurement Collaborative wishes to engage with interested parties to exchange information about the goods and services. This will allow Suppliers an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification where necessary. Suppliers may be asked to complete a Supplier Engagement Questionnaire and/or attend individual Supplier appointments during August/Early September 2024

Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise should express an interest in this requirement no later than 4pm Thursday 29th August 2024

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024548-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 18832000 - Special footwear
- 18840000 - Parts of footwear
- 18841000 - Footwear uppers
- 18842000 - Soles
- 18843000 - Heels
- 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 15:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024548-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000DTqV9IAL&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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