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title: "Podiatry Services to Forensic Mental Health and Learning Disability Services within Ridgeway - Ridgeway"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065558"
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buyer: "TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Podiatry Services to Forensic Mental Health and Learning Disability Services within Ridgeway - Ridgeway

Buyer: TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065558

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## Summary

The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for podiatry services to forensic mental health and learning disability services within Ridgeway. Categorised under health services (CPV code 85100000), this urgent procurement was carried out using the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to extreme urgency. The tendering process initiated without prior publication involves a limited procurement method aimed at safeguarding patient care, as regular podiatry services are inaccessible for secure inpatients. The contract commenced on 2nd March 2026 and spans 12 months with an annual value of £14,618. Key decision-makers involved included Phil Strange, Richard Hand, Steve Tait, and Liz Romaniak.

This contract offers substantial business opportunities for service providers specialising in healthcare, particularly those with expertise in delivering podiatry services within mental health and disability environments. The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust requires providers who can fulfil weekly clinical sessions and engage in regular reporting and contract meetings, presenting an opportunity for businesses focusing on niche healthcare services to expand their presence in specialised areas. Companies with experience in urgent healthcare service provision and those capable of maintaining high standards in patient care within secure settings will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

The supplier will provide Podiatry Services to Secure Inpatient Services within Ridgeway.
The provision of service will be based on 
* 2 (4 hour) clinical sessions per week 

This results in a premium of 52 x 2 clinical sessions. 
Included within these hours. This service will be required to report on a monthly basis, attend contract meetings on a quarterly basis and contract review will be annually.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is to provide Podiatry in Ridgeway SIS. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made to prevent risk to patient care this is an urgent award under PSR.
The contract is 12 month from 2nd march 2026 with an annual value of PS14, 618. Additional information: This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.'

This contract has been awarded to safeguard patient care as the trust are no longer able to access mainstream podiatry provision for secure inpatients.
Decision makers include:
Phil Strange - SIS Service Manager ( 03/02/26), Richard Hand SIS General Manager(10/02/26), Steve Tait - Principle Finance Business Partner ( 02/02/2026) and Liz Romaniak - Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities ( 13/02/26)

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.'

This contract has been awarded to safeguard patient care as the trust are no longer able to access mainstream podiatry provision for secure inpatients.
Decision makers include:
Phil Strange - SIS Service Manager ( 03/02/26), Richard Hand SIS General Manager(10/02/26), Steve Tait - Principle Finance Business Partner ( 02/02/2026) and Liz Romaniak - Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities ( 13/02/26)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014011-2026 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,613 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 2TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Brinkburn & Faverdale |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014011-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.halma.com
- https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.tewv.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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