Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
Room G30, Pen Lloyd Building, County Hall Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8TB
Contact
Anna Salt
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF21 - Leicester
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/
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
Specialised Prosthetics Service - Direct Award Process C
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The prosthetic service aims to optimise mobility and function, independence and quality of life of an individual following congenital or acquired limb loss or limb difference. Facilitating return to work/education and increase inclusion and participation in society. This is achieved through a pro-active multi-disciplinary team (MDT) rehab and device provision where appropriate and provide regular review and assessment following device provision.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £7,685,020
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The prosthetic service aims to optimise mobility and function, independence and quality of life of an individual following congenital or acquired limb loss or limb difference. Facilitating return to work/education and increase inclusion and participation in society. This is achieved through a pro-active multi-disciplinary team (MDT) rehab and device provision where appropriate and provide regular review and assessment following device provision.
The Commissioner is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract over the full potential 7 years is £7,685,020.
This is an existing service and an existing provider.
The start date is 27 October 2025, and the end date is 26 October 2030, with option to extend for 2 years (26 October 2032).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There is an option to extend for an additional 2 years following the initial contract period.
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 22nd August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Opcare Ltd
17a Meridian E, Leicester LE19 1WZ
Leicester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
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: £7,685,020
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,685,020
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 22nd August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written representations should be sent to
Dawn.newman3@nhs.net.
The decision-makers are the Midlands Acute Specialised Commissioning Group (MASCG).
The basic selection criteria and key criteria were considered and balanced when completing the provider assessment:
The basic selection criteria and key criteria were considered and balanced when completing the provider assessment:
1) Quality and Innovation:
KPIs are consistently met and monitored via contract review meetings. The provider has consistently engaged with commissioners to improve the service and cost savings.
2) Value:
The provider has recently obtained equipment to enhance service delivery and improve service costs with regard to socket fitting and health. The provider also provides a holistic approach to the patient dealing with stump health, patient well-being, physiotherapy whilst also raising disability awareness, embracing new technologies and training and retention of staff within the specific clinical area of expertise.
3) Integration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability:
The provider has strong links with local hospitals, providing outreach clinics, pre-operation and post operation care and advice. The provider also undertakes the Wheelchair and Orthotics service for the local ICB. The provider has established links at the local educational facilities to promote interest in the specific area.
4) Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities, and Facilitating Choice:
The provider has strong links with local hospital and educational facilities and engages with local and national charities to raise awareness.
5) Social Value
The provider has links in with the local hospital and educational facilities to raise awareness of the services available and to support patients from pre-operation and post operation. As well as hosting sports taster days and working in partnership with charities to raise awareness of services.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE1 3QT
Country
United Kingdom