Planning

Provision of Prosthetic & Orthotic Services

  • Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-028662

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0498e6

Published 6 September 2024, 4:19pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

3 Priestley Wharf, Holt Street

Birmingham

B7 4BN

Contact

Chris Hannon

Email

chris.hannon@uhb.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKG31 - Birmingham

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from 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

Provision of Prosthetic & Orthotic Services

Reference number

PROC.78.0062

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33184000 - Artificial parts of the body

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust , the Lead Trust /Commissioner is seeking to procure a high quality Prosthetic & Orthotic Service to integrate within a multi disciplinary team. This service supports both Adult and Paediatric patients with physical impairments, aiming to help them regain independence and improve their quality of life. The service will primarily operate from West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, covering the supply, fitting, maintenance, and aftercare of prosthetic and orthotic devices. It will also include clinical assessments, custom fittings, ongoing adjustments, and comprehensive rehabilitation support.

The Prosthetics service at the Centre is one of only 35 in the UK, serving patients from a broad geographical area. The service provides artificial limbs to clients with upper and lower limb deficiencies, both acquired and congenital, along with all related prosthetic, technical, therapeutic, and holistic support. Patients are registered with the service on a lifelong basis.

The Trust seeks a provider capable of delivering high-quality, flexible, and cost-effective Prosthetics and Orthotic service. The contract will require service provision at the Trust’s current sites, ensuring continuity and quality care for patients as well those of its Tertiary centres based within other NHS Trusts including the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

It is anticipated that the contract shall be awarded for a minimum of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
  • 85111600 - Orthotic services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG3 - West Midlands
Main site or place of performance

WM Rehabilitation Centre (Birmingham Community Healthcare NHSFT)
Birmingham

Maltings Mobility Centre (The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust)
Wolverhampton

Specialised Mobility Centre , Haywood Hospital (Midlands Partnership NHSFT)
Burslem

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

See Para II.1.4.1

two.2.14) Additional information

Prior to any future procurement process, the BSOL Procurement Collaborative wishes to engage with interested Suppliers to exchange information about the goods and services to be provided.

This will also allow Suppliers an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification where necessary. Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise should express an interest in the first instance via the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis) by 12.00 on Thursday 26th September 2024

We anticipate inviting potential bidders to predetermined appointment slots week commencing 30th September 2024 (Anticipated these will take place on Thursday 3rd October 2024)

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two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

26 October 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No