Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
Contact
Miss Sarah Lucas
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK23 - Somerset
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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
Provision of Orthotic Products
Reference number
DN654564
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The aim of the Orthotics Service is to facilitate treatment and rehabilitation of patients, (adults and children) through the assessment for and possible provision of an orthotic device which will contribute to the management of a medical/surgical condition or disability.The service provides a continuing programme of maintenance, and repair once the orthotic device has been supplied, in accordance with orthotics service procedures and The Medicines & Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) legislation. The Medicines & Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA), 151 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SZ.The Orthotics Service is committed to continuing improvement in the quality and cost effectiveness of the orthotic devices provided. Ensuring products are delivered with prompt, reliable delivery times and reducing the number of faulty orthotic devices needing to be returned. The orthotics service at Somerset Foundation Trust is part of the Clinical Support Directorate. It is managed by the Orthotics Service Manager and Administration Manager. We have Allied Health Professionals (AHP's), Occupational Therapists, an Orthotist, a Clinical Orthotics Technician, an Apprentice Orthotist and two administrators. The emphasis is on "self-help" where possible, aiming to keep patients out of medically prescribed footwear and orthotic devices. We want to work in partnership with contractors who share our aims for a first class, patient centred and cost effective service. We expect contractor/s who work with us to provide orthotic devices of the highest quality and who share our core trust values.
The Authority is intending to award two contracts under the following lots, the Authority reserves the right to award both lots to one supplier or each lot to different suppliers: Lot 1 - Bespoke footwear and the TCI's for the footwear: Lot 2 - Stock & Modular Footwear, TCI's, FFO's and Made to Measure and off the shelf specialist goods
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £900,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bespoke footwear and the TCI's for the footwear
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 85111600 - Orthotic services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
20% of the Orthotic products used by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are bespoke. This includes, but is not limited to bespoke footwear and the total contact insoles (TCI’s) for this footwear. Bidders will need to ensure high quality, equity of service to all patients, cost effectiveness and the best possible delivery times.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Products / Weighting: 19%
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Control / Weighting: 7%
Quality criterion - Name: Governance and Contract Management / Weighting: 14%
Quality criterion - Name: Product Evaluations / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial Schedule / Weighting: 20
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Stock and Modular footwear and specialist made to measure goods
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111600 - Orthotic services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
80% of the Orthotic products used by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are either stock, modular or specialist made to measure goods. This includes, but is not limited to bespoke ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), knee, ankle, foot orthoses (KAFO’s), and dynamic foot orthoses (DAFO’s). Bidders will need to ensure high quality, equity of service to all patients, cost effectiveness and the best possible delivery times.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Products / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Quality Control / Weighting: 4%
Quality criterion - Name: Governance and Contract Management / Weighting: 11%
Quality criterion - Name: Product Evaluations / Weighting: 25%
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial Schedule / Weighting: 50%
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 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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-005157
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SFT/AT/050
Lot No
1
Title
Bespoke footwear and the TCI's for the footwear
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 June 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Buchanan Orthotics Limited
603 Helen Street
Glasgow
G51 3AR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £250,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £180,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2023/S 000-005157
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2: Stock and Modular footwear and specialist made to measure goods
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 June 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hugh Steeper Limited (trading as Steeper)
Steeper Group, Unit 3 Intermezzo Drive
Leeds
LS10 1DF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £750,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £720,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Taunton
Country
United Kingdom