ORTHOSES, PODIATRY, AND IMMOBILISATION 2025

Concepts

• medical equipment and pharmaceuticals
• immobilisation
• podiatry
• podiatry, immobilisation
• orthoses
• special footwear
• personal care products
• footwear
• footwear uppers
• clothing parts

Location

Various Locations in the UK

Description

NHS Supply Chain are inviting invitations to tender to establish an overarching non-exclusive Framework Agreement which NHS and Other Health Organisations can place orders and contractual agreements under, the scope of which will include Orthotic Services, Orthotic, Podiatry, Immobilisation and associated consumables. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £178,500,00 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.

Lot Division

Renewal Options

The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 48 months.

CPV Codes

• 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
• 18832000 - Special footwear
• 18840000 - Parts of footwear
• 18841000 - Footwear uppers
• 18842000 - Soles
• 18843000 - Heels
• 33100000 - Medical equipments
• 33140000 - Medical consumables
• 33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies
• 33141740 - Orthopaedic footwear
• 33141760 - Splints
• 33141770 - Fracture appliances, pins and plates
• 33196000 - Medical aids
• 33196200 - Devices for the disabled
• 33700000 - Personal care products
• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• An E-Auction may be used.
• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
• Bids should cover a maximum number of lots.
• Bids may cover one or more lots.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Although an electronic auction will not be used to award all or part of the requirements of the Framework Agreement the use of eAuctions may be an option as part of any contracts awarded under the Framework Agreement. Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows: Registration. 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: — Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page. — Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. Portal access. If registration has been completed: — Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . — Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers. — Select from the following ITTs: ITT_1292 ITT_1293 ITT_1294 ITT_1348 Please note: you must respond to Project_1388 In addition to any lots you intend to respond to. — Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.