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
Region code
UKJ32 - Southampton
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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
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 is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market that Solent NHS Trust intends to issue a 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 estimated date of publication of Contract Notice will be January 2024 with expected service commencement date of 01/04/2024.
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
This PIN is issued solely for the purpose of alerting the market to the Authority’s intention to engage with providers in order to gauge interest in this area. This PIN does not constitute a commitment by the Authority to undertake a procurement exercise in the future.
To express interest, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
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.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 January 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