---
title: "Podiatry waiting list initiative - Pilot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ead"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Podiatry waiting list initiative - Pilot

Buyer: OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ead

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to continue a pilot scheme for outsourcing podiatry services to address waiting lists. This initiative falls under the healthcare services industry category and targets the South East England region, specifically Ox44XN, Oxford. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, indicating the intention to award despite not being formally concluded. The process has been governed by the Healthcare Services Provider Selection Regime and is independent of the Procurement Act. The procurement method used is limited, without prior publication for competition, aligning with the regulations that allow additional deliveries by the original supplier. Key dates include the notice publication on 19 March 2026, marking the commencement of the standstill period to enable further evaluation.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those adept at providing flexible healthcare solutions. The arrangement is based on a cost-per-case model, which could attract suppliers skilled in managing variable delivery volumes effectively, such as Zest Allied Health Professionals Limited, the current supplier involved. Businesses experienced in healthcare outsourcing will find this award particularly attractive, as the continuation of services under proven models presents stable growth opportunities. Companies that comply with quality criteria and can adapt to changing financial needs will be well-suited to compete for such contracts, contributing to the reduction of service waiting times and enhancing operational efficiencies.

## Notice

Continuation of a pilot initiated 12 months ago - outsourcing of some of the Podiatry tasks to support reduction of waiting lists. Outsourcing on a cost per case basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Continuation of a pilot initiated 12 months ago (Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-013128) - additional time required to establish whether outsourcing of some of the Podiatry tasks is a sustainable operational model on an on-going basis and supports the reduction of waiting lists and evaluate the outcomes and outputs of the initial 12 months. Outsourcing is on a cost per case basis.

Options: Up to four times, 12 months in aggregate

### Procurement Information

Most Suitable Provider - continuation of existing provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025079-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 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 | £124,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX4 4XN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Littlemore |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZEST ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025079-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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