Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2019-03-01
Buyer: The Collaborative Procurement partnership LLP acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd, a Management Function of NHS Supply Chain
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
CPV classification: 33000000 | 33190000
Estimated value: 80000000 GBP

Technical requirements: Lääketieteelliset laitteet, farmaseuttiset valmisteet ja henkilökohtaiseen hygieniaan liittyvät tuotteet
The intent is to establish an overarching non-exclusive Framework Agreement with a scope which will include Orthotic Services, Orthotic, Podiatry and associated consumables. The lot structure is currently being developed but is intended to have a separate lot for Orthotic Services, with consumables, modular and bespoke product, a lot for products only and a lot for services only.
The intended commencement date for this potential framework agreement will be 1.5.2020 with a 2-year term, with a further option to extend in periods up to 30.4.2024.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 40 000 000 to 53 000 000 GBP in the first year. However this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated total value over the full life of the Framework will be in the region of 160 000 000 GBP to 212 000 000.
For the provision of an Orthotic service, including the provision of an Orthotist and Orthotics Consumables for new and existing patients.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 13 000 000 GBP to 15 000 000 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
This framework agreement is anticipated to cover a range of products that would typically be used in supply of orthotics and podiatry items. The range includes (but not limited to): podiatry adhesives and bonding cervical orthoses, head orthoses, hip orthoses, hip protector impression products. Materials and sheeting podiatry appliance and equipment protection and care spinal orthoses (including TLSO LSO) foot treatment and correction (including insoles foot orthoses creams and ointments dopplers and tourniqet temporary shoes).
Upper limb orthoses (including digit finger/thumb hand wrist elbow and shoulder orthoses) other lower limb orthoses (including digit toe ankle and knee) and bespoke orthoses including foot (made to measure stock modular) lower limb upper limb spinal head adaptations and repairs and surgical spring trusses.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 17 000 000 GBP to 23 000 000 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.
For the Provision of an Orthotist Who Will Be Expected to Provide Professional Input Into The Team, in Particular Regarding the Recommendation of the Appropriate Orthosis
For the provision of an orthotist who will be expected to provide professional input into the team, in particular regarding the recommendation of the appropriate orthoses.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 10 000 000 GBP to 15 000 000 GBP in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.
Applicants will be required to include evidence of the following certification with their tender submission:
— ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent certificates to cover all segments of the applicant's (and the product's) supply chain. If certificates are not in the name of the applicant then agreements must show the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain.
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.


Award value: 80000000