Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Solent NHS Trust
Highpoint Venue, Bursledon Road
Southampton
SO19 8BR
Contact
Commercial Team
Telephone
+44 3001233920
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ32 - Southampton
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Paediatric Orthotics Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Contract Notice is to inform the market that Solent NHS Trust is issuing this tender for Orthoses Products and Provision of Orthotic Service for children aged 0 – 16 years (0 – 19 years if attending special school), residing in the boundaries of Southampton City (NHS) and the Solent West provided areas of South West Hampshire and North East Hampshire excluding Farnham.
It is anticipated the Contractor will be required to supply orthoses products and provide an orthotic service via the provision of Orthotists who will be responsible for providing orthotic treatment to patients who suffer from conditions affecting including, Children with orthopaedic conditions which affect their mobility, Children with neurological conditions which affect their mobility, Children with postural management needs and Children with developmental delay.
The service is to be delivered at two clinic locations and weekly at two special schools supporting children with physical disabilities.
The contract will be for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Expected annual value iro £180k.
The expected service commencement date is 01/04/2024.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £540,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices
- 33183200 - Orthopaedic prostheses
- 33141740 - Orthopaedic footwear
- 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants
- 85111600 - Orthotic services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contracting authority intends to run an Open procedure for the procurement of the Paediatric Orthotics Services Contract. Further information is available via the Atamis eTendering system with the contracting authority intends to use to manage the tender.
Information relating to the tender is available within Atamis. Select this link to access the Atamis system:
https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome
Select 'Opportunities' and then select the relevant Solent NHS Trust opportunity. Once registered, press the 'Register Interest' to login and register your interest. Once you have registered your interest, you may view the documents and submit clarification requests. All correspondence must be through Atamis. Potential Bidders must not communicate directly with Solent NHS Trust staff regarding this tender.
Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:
Phone: 0800 9956035
E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £540,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2024
End date
31 March 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
As set out in the ITT documents
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
As set out in the ITT documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
As set out in the ITT documents
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
As set out in the ITT documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As set out in the ITT documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-036776
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 March 2024
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 March 2024
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Solent NHS Trust
Highpoint Venue, Bursledon Road
Southampton
SO19 8BR
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Solent NHS Trust
Highpoint Venue, Bursledon Road
Southampton
SO19 8BR
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Solent NHS Trust
Highpoint Venue, Bursledon Road
Southampton
SO19 8BR
Country
United Kingdom