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The procurement process detailed involves NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Commissioning Board (LLR ICB), focusing on a contract titled "Adult and Paediatric Orthotics and Wheelchair service NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland". Classified under orthotic services, this mixed procurement covers the provision of integrated orthotic, wheelchair, and posture services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. The contract has been confirmed as awarded with intended services running from 27 October 2025 to 26 October 2028, including an option for a two-year extension till 2030.
5m. The procurement method utilized is a limited procedure without prior publication, and the standstill period preceded the contract award. This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, specifically for companies within the healthcare services sector, particularly those specializing in orthotics and wheelchairs.
The contract emphasizes the integrated delivery of services, suggesting suitability for businesses capable of collaborative work within the local community and healthcare systems. With a focus on maintaining continuity of care and seamless service delivery, businesses with a strong track record in innovative healthcare solutions and partnerships within integrated care pathways will find this tender appealing. The opportunity to engage in a long-term contract with potential extensions further enhances prospects for growth and stability for the successful provider.
- description of the services to be provided; - Orthotics - To provide an end to end fully integrated Orthotic Service that provides treatment options for people with a wide range of conditions by skilled orthotists that assess, supply and fit appropriate orthoses. This can help improve quality of life by reducing pain, keeping people mobile and independent and preventing more invasive and expensive interventions like surgery, amputation or the need for social care. To provide an end to end fully integrated wheelchair and posture service to maximise mobility and independence and improve the quality of life for Service Users and their Carers. This is delivered through timely access to appropriate assessment, provision and maintenance of equipment. Delivering a high quality service by responding to changes in Service Users' health conditions through regular reviews. The Adult and Paediatric Orthotics and Wheelchair Services are fully integrated with a combined workforce, and delivered via this contract within the community with a requirement to locally collaborate with other providers as part of local integrated care pathways The ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider through PSR Direct Award Process C, where the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, to a sufficient standard, and the contract is not changing considerably. These services are considered to be Mixed Procurement under PSR. The ICB is of the opinion that the current provider has established sustainable and integrated partnerships with other care providers in the local area as part of a seamless end to end pathway serving the best interests of patients and carers. The approximate lifetime value of the new contract is PS31.5m which covers the 3 years and optional 2 years extension. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are: 01/10/2025 - 30/09/2028 (3-year contract) 01/10/2028 - 30/09/2030 (optional 2-year extension) Additional information: There is an optional 2 year extension period between 01/10/2028 and 30/09/2030.
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