Podiatry waiting list initiative - Pilot
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The Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is concluding a public procurement process for a time-limited pilot project titled "Podiatry waiting list initiative - Pilot" in the Health and Social Work Services category. This project aims to determine the viability of outsourcing specific podiatry tasks to reduce waiting lists. Located in Oxford, the process has now reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 4th April 2025.
The procurement was executed through a limited procedure under the Provider Selection Regime, exempt from the typical Procurement Act requirements. The contract value is £124,800, with the possibility of extensions beyond the initial six-month term. This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in podiatry.
The initiative is focused on outsourcing, which may lead to follow-up competitive tenders if the pilot proves successful, thereby potentially opening up further business opportunities. Large-scale health service providers like Zest Allied Health Professionals Limited, which was awarded the contract, as well as smaller niche players, could find significant growth prospects in such public health initiatives. Businesses capable of meeting the efficiency and quality criteria required by the NHS could both secure sustained contracts and contribute to improving national health services through innovative solutions.
Time-limited (up to 12 months) Pilot to establish whether outsourcing some of the Podiatry tasks would be a sustainable operational model on an on-going basis and support reduction of waiting lists. Should the Pilot be successful, a competitive tender would be published.
Time-limited (up to 12 months) Pilot to establish whether outsourcing some of the Podiatry tasks would be a sustainable operational model on an on-going basis and support reduction of waiting lists. Should the Pilot be successful, a competitive tender would be published. Outsourcing on a cost per case basis. Oxford Health assessed the provider's service provision with respect to the key decision making criteria as outlined in the PSR - Most Suitable Provider process as it intending to award the contract. Each of these criteria were assessed on a pass/fail basis by award decision makers, and the provider passed each of the criteria.
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