---
title: "Community Orthotics Service in Wirral"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0663dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Community Orthotics Service in Wirral

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0663dc

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has updated the tender process for the "Community Orthotics Service in Wirral" under the health services category. This service aims to provide continuity of care for patients with relevant orthotic devices. The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and does not apply to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It employs a direct award method without prior publication of a competition call. The contract was intended to be awarded to Opcare Ltd, starting 1st April 2026 and ending 31st March 2027, with an estimated annual value of £748,102. The key driver for awarding this contract included criteria such as social value, access improvement, service integration, and quality innovation. The process reached the "Award" stage, with a decision made on 12th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those capable of delivering orthotic support efficiently. Companies with established expertise in providing healthcare services, particularly in orthotics, and those committed to integrating innovative practices to improve service delivery, would find this contract rewarding. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate value in improving access to healthcare and reducing health inequalities are ideal candidates to engage with the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board’s procurement processes. This project underscores the value of strategic partnerships in public health service delivery.

## 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 Community Orthotics Service in Wirral. The contract will start on the 1st April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and is tariff based with an estimated 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 withing 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/041195-2026 |
| 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 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 | £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

- 5 May 2026 at 15:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041195-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020265-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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