---
title: "Orthotics (formally Community Appliance Service) in Wirral"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04efb9"
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buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Orthotics (formally Community Appliance Service) in Wirral

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04efb9

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a one-year contract to Opcare Limited for the provision of Orthotics Services, formally known as the Community Appliance Service, in Wirral. This procurement process, categorized under health services, was completed as a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) following the 2023 regulations, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with an annual value of £748,102. The process was executed without prior publication of a call for competition due to the procurement falling outside the directive’s scope, supporting continued service delivery for patients in the region.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for suppliers within the health services sector, particularly those skilled in orthotic services, to engage with public sector healthcare provisions. Businesses similar to Opcare Limited, which possess a solid track record in delivering healthcare services, may position themselves well to transition seamlessly into such roles, thereby expanding their service portfolios. The direct award process underscores the importance of maintaining good standing with current contracts as a pathway to securing similar opportunities in the future. This contract is ideal for SMEs that have the capability to integrate and innovate within established healthcare systems, aiming to enhance service quality, value, collaboration, and access while addressing health inequalities.

## Notice

To provide an Orthotic Service in Wirral Place to provide continuity of service for patients who have devices relevant to their care.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Wirral Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver an Orthotics Service in Wirral. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2025, expire on 31st March 2026 and has an annual contract value of PS748,102.

### 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. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by within 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024685-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £748,102 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD74 Wirral |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 11:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024685-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010414-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://opcare.co.uk/
- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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