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
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