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title: "Specialised Prosthetics Service - Direct Award Process C"
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buyer: "NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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# Specialised Prosthetics Service - Direct Award Process C

Buyer: NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059683

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## Summary

The recent tender process initiated by the NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board has culminated in the award of the "Specialised Prosthetics Service - Direct Award Process C". This contract, classified under the health services category with CPV code 85100000, focuses on enhancing mobility and independence for individuals facing limb loss. The procurement, using a direct award procedure without prior publication, is outside the typical procurement directive scope and follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Midlands Acute Specialised Commissioning Group spearheaded the decision, and the contract was officially awarded to Opcare Ltd, with its commencement set for 27 October 2025, spanning to 26 October 2030, with an option for a two-year extension. The project is valued at approximately £7,736,183, aiming to provide comprehensive rehab and device provision services in Leicester and its surrounding regions.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in prosthetic technologies, rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary healthcare delivery. Participating in this project facilitates collaboration with substantial health organisations and allows service providers to innovate, enhance service delivery, and engage in cutting-edge healthcare solutions. Ideal candidates include companies experienced in equipment provision for health mobility and those capable of offering holistic patient care, integrating physiotherapy and community support into their service model. By focusing on reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, this contract not only promises financial growth but also the ability to positively impact community health standards.

## Notice

The prosthetic service aims to optimise mobility and function, independence and quality of
life of an individual following congenital or acquired limb loss or limb difference.
Facilitating return to work/education and increase inclusion and participation in society.
This is achieved through a pro-active multi-disciplinary team (MDT) rehab and device
provision where appropriate and provide regular review and assessment following device
provision.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The prosthetic service aims to optimise mobility and function, independence and quality of life of an individual following congenital or acquired limb loss or limb difference. Facilitating return to work/education and increase inclusion and participation in society. This is achieved through a pro-active multi-disciplinary team (MDT) rehab and device provision where appropriate and provide regular review and assessment following device provision.

The Commissioner is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. 

The approximate lifetime value of the contract over the full potential 7 years is PS7,685,020. 

This is an existing service and an existing provider.

The start date is 27 October 2025, and the end date is 26 October 2030, with option to extend for 2 years (26 October 2032).

Options: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 years following the initial contract period.

### 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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 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 midnight on Friday 22nd August 2025. 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/070512-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 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 | £7,685,020 |

## 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 CARE BOARD |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## 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

- 3 Nov 2025 at 14:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070512-2025
- 9 Sep 2025 at 12:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055020-2025
- 9 Sep 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054946-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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