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title: "Adult and Paediatric Orthotics and Wheelchair service NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c959"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED COMMISSIONING BOARD (LLR ICB)"
published: "2025-11-17"
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# Adult and Paediatric Orthotics and Wheelchair service NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Buyer: NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED COMMISSIONING BOARD (LLR ICB)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c959

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed involves NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Commissioning Board (LLR ICB), focusing on a contract titled "Adult and Paediatric Orthotics and Wheelchair service NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland". Classified under orthotic services, this mixed procurement covers the provision of integrated orthotic, wheelchair, and posture services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The contract has been confirmed as awarded with intended services running from 27 October 2025 to 26 October 2028, including an option for a two-year extension till 2030. The process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations 2023, and the contract's lifetime value is approximately £31.5m. The procurement method utilized is a limited procedure without prior publication, and the standstill period preceded the contract award.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, specifically for companies within the healthcare services sector, particularly those specializing in orthotics and wheelchairs. The contract emphasizes the integrated delivery of services, suggesting suitability for businesses capable of collaborative work within the local community and healthcare systems. With a focus on maintaining continuity of care and seamless service delivery, businesses with a strong track record in innovative healthcare solutions and partnerships within integrated care pathways will find this tender appealing. The opportunity to engage in a long-term contract with potential extensions further enhances prospects for growth and stability for the successful provider.

## Notice

A mixed procurement to provide an end to end fully integrated Orthotic, Wheelchair and Posture Service for children, young people and adults registered with a GP located in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

- description of the services to be provided; - Orthotics - To provide an end to end fully integrated Orthotic Service that provides treatment options for people with a wide range of conditions by skilled orthotists that assess, supply and fit appropriate orthoses. This can help improve quality of life by reducing pain, keeping people mobile and independent and preventing more invasive and expensive interventions like surgery, amputation or the need for social care. To provide an end to end fully integrated wheelchair and posture service to maximise mobility and independence and improve the quality of life for Service Users and their Carers. This is delivered through timely access to appropriate assessment, provision and maintenance of equipment. Delivering a high quality service by responding to changes in Service Users' health conditions through regular reviews. The Adult and Paediatric Orthotics and Wheelchair Services are fully integrated with a combined workforce, and delivered via this contract within the community with a requirement to locally collaborate with other providers as part of local integrated care pathways The ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider through PSR Direct Award Process C, where the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, to a sufficient standard, and the contract is not changing considerably. These services are considered to be Mixed Procurement under PSR. The ICB is of the opinion that the current provider has established sustainable and integrated partnerships with other care providers in the local area as part of a seamless end to end pathway serving the best interests of patients and carers. The approximate lifetime value of the new contract is PS31.5m which covers the 3 years and optional 2 years extension. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are: 01/10/2025 - 30/09/2028 (3-year contract) 01/10/2028 - 30/09/2030 (optional 2-year extension) Additional information: There is an optional 2 year extension period between 01/10/2028 and 30/09/2030.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. the standstill begins the day after this notice is published - Thursday 19th December 2024. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Thursday 2nd January 2025. This contract has not been formally awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR as a mixed procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074437-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED COMMISSIONING BOARD (LLR ICB) |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85111600 - Orthotic services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 14:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074437-2025
- 18 Dec 2024 at 18:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040862-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/

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