Published date: 10 March 2021

Last edited date: 10 March 2021

This notice was replaced on 10 March 2021

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Opportunity (published 10 March 2021, last edited 11 March 2021)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£11,400,000

Procurement reference

NELondon001-DN531408-90369586

Published date

10 March 2021

Closing date

12 April 2021

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

1 October 2021

Contract end date

30 September 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

NHS Northamptonshire CCG (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") is seeking to commission a Wheelchairs and Orthotics service ("the Services") in Northamptonshire. The procurement is split into two Lots with an additional multi-lot option combining the two Lots.

Lot 1 - Wheelchair Service: The aim of the wheelchair and posture service is to maximise mobility and independence, and improve the quality of life for service users and their carers, through timely access to appropriate assessment, provision and maintenance of equipment. The Provider should respond to changes in service users' health conditions through regular review and deliver a service that service users perceive to be a good experience.

Lot 2 - Orthotics Service: The service provided will be 'hub & spoke' model with a base of practice in Northamptonshire, and the delivery of clinics across a wider area of sites, to ensure both in-patient and out-patient services are provided.
The service includes assessment and reassessment, provision (production and fitting) and the review, repair and maintenance of orthoses. The provider will offer a comprehensive range of assessments and orthoses for patients tailored to take into account the needs of the local population.

The contract term is a period of 3 years with option to extend up to 2 years. The annual contract value for each service is circa £1.9 million (excluding VAT). The combined annual contract value is £3.8million (excluding VAT).
The deadline for ITT submission (including all supporting documents) is 12 noon on 12th April 2021.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

PRJ-946 Wheelchairs and Orthotics Service in Northamptonshire

  • Opportunity
  • Published 10 March 2021

About the buyer

Address

Francis Crick House
Summerhouse Road, Moulton Park Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN3 6BJ
England

Email

nelcsu.procurementnorthants@nhs.net

Website

https://nelcsu.nhs.uk/