Scope
Reference
715690450
Description
The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation service at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC).
DMRC uses an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) approach to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation to the most severely injured SP within defence. One element of this IDT working is the provision of a prosthetic and orthotics service delivered on site.
The unit has a purpose built prosthetics and orthotics department with clinical, administrative, manufacturing and workshop capabilities to facilitate the timely delivery of quality care in support of the rehabilitation pathways.
This specialist capability is provided by an external contractor. The authority will be seeking to tender for a 5-year contract to start on 01 Apr 2027, with the option to extend up to 24 months.
Service Requirement
The service shall include:
• Prosthetic provision post primary amputation, upper and lower limb, often with additional complex needs,
• Management of established prosthetic users with complex needs and/or high level demands,
• Care of patients with a range of complex orthopaedic, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions requiring orthotic devices.
Services are delivered to both inpatients and outpatients on site to minimise timescales and maximise rehab potential.
The Contractor shall supply a prosthetic and orthotic management IT system to facilitate service delivery.
All staff will require a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and a security check through the National Security Vetting Service.
The core hours of clinical delivery on the unit are
0800 - 1700 Monday to Thursday and
0800 - 1330 on a Friday.
The provision of routine and emergency appointments will be within normal working hours, there is not an out of hours requirement.
Surge Capability
In the event of a significant increase in demand, the authority may invoke 'surge capability'. The contractor will be required to provide additional prosthetist, orthotist and technician capacity within short timescales to manage the higher patient numbers to maintain the level of service and timely clinical delivery.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33183200 - Orthopaedic prostheses
- 85121283 - Orthopaedic services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
3 November 2025
Engagement process description
Defence Medical Services (DMS) is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a planned procurement for the provision of prosthetics and orthotics rehabilitation services to be delivered onsite at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC), Stanford Hall.
Ahead of the formal procurement process, the Authority is inviting interested suppliers to attend an in-person market engagement event to provide greater insight into the service requirement and delivery expectations.
The Authority is planning to hold an engagement event on Monday 17th November at DMRC, Staford Hall,
Loughborough, LE12 5QW.
Please email Rhean.phoenix101@mod.gov.uk to register interest by 10:00, 3rd November 2025.
Further details including a draft Statement of Requirement (SOR) and agenda will be issued to those who express an interest.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
14 September 2026
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
DMS Whittington
Lichfield
WS14 9PY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rhean Phoenix
Email: Rhean.Phoenix101@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government