Opportunity

Paediatric Orthotics Services

  • Solent NHS Trust

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2024/S 000-004447

Published 9 February 2024, 1:57pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Solent NHS Trust

Highpoint Venue, Bursledon Road

Southampton

SO19 8BR

Contact

Commercial Team

Email

commercial@solent.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 3001233920

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKJ32 - Southampton

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.solent.nhs.uk//

Buyer's address

https://www.solent.nhs.uk//

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

Email

commercial@solent.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.solent.nhs.uk/

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Solent NHS Trust

Highpoint Venue, Bursledon Road

Southampton

SO19 8BR

Email

commercial@solent.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.solent.nhs.uk/

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Solent NHS Trust

Highpoint Venue, Bursledon Road

Southampton

SO19 8BR

Email

commercial@solent.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.solent.nhs.uk/