Official UK procurement notice
The Supply of Orthotic Products
Authority: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)·On behalf of: HealthTrust Europe LLP
What is being bought14 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe BSOL Procurement Collaborative, hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) intends to tender for a Framework Agreement that aims to provide a full product offering for the Orthotic service inclusive of Made to Measure/Modular/Off the Shelf products for BSOL Procurement Collaborative hosted by University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (Lead Customer) and health care partners set out below.
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The intention is to enter into a Framework for an initial period of 24 months with an options to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
The Goods/Services have been divided into the following (Lots):
Lot 1 Bespoke Footwear and Insoles
Lot 2 Modular Footwear and Insoles
Lot 3a M2M - Lower Limb (Plastic)
Lot 3b M2M - Lower Limb (Carbon Fibre)
Lot 4a M2M - Spinal (Rigid)
Lot 4b M2M - Spinal (Fabric)
Lot 4c M2M - Helmets
Lot 5 M2M - Upper Limb
Lot 6 OTS – Lower - Foot & Foot/Ankle
Lot 7 OTS - Lower -Hip/Leg/Knees
Lot 8 OTS - Upper - Shoulder to Wrist
Lot 9 OTS - Upper - Head Neck and Trunk
Lot 10 Insoles
Lot 11 Associated Orthotic Equipment
A previous Prior Information Notice has been released by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) under Notice: 2024/S 000-024548 & Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0487bf
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A previous Preliminary Market Egagement Notice has been released by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) under Notice: 2025/S 000-050997 & Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058d25
CPV: Orthopaedic footwear · Orthopaedic supplies
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Apr 2026
- Buyer regions
- UKG31
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- 3% of call-off value
Who may buy through it
BSOL Procurement Collaborative hosted by University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (Lead Customer) and health care partners set out below.
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Published description of the framework
The Participating Authority shall complete a Direct Award in accordance with the terms set out in the Framework Schedule 7b
Lots and requirements (14)Procurement structure
14 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £2,400,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1HelmetsRenewalPublished value£200,000
An orthotic helmet (cranial orthosis) is a custom-fabricated medical device designed to correct or manage cranial deformities or to support post-operative cranial remodeling following surgery. The helmet applies gentle, passive pressure to prominent areas of the skull while allowing space for growth, promoting symmetrical head shape.
Lot #2Made to Measure (Bespoke) Footwear and InsolesRenewalPublished value£2,200,000
The supplier shall provide fully bespoke, made-to-measure orthotic footwear and insoles manufactured to individual patient casts or measurements. The supplier shall provide a repair and alteration service for bespoke footwear.
Lot #3InsolesRenewalPublished value£480,000
The Supplier will provide both off the shelf and bespoke Insoles that are designed to support foot health, improve gait, and alleviate pressure-related conditions for patients across a range of clinical settings
Lot #4Associated Orthotic EquipmentRenewalPublished value£320,000
The Supplier will provide orthotic devices designed to support, align, prevent, or correct musculoskeletal deformities and/or improve the function of movable parts of the body
Lot #5Modular Footwear and InsolesRenewalPublished value£1,200,000
The supplier shall provide modular orthotic footwear and insoles, including associated repairs and adaptations
Lot #6Made-to-Measure (M2M) Lower Limb - PlasticRenewalPublished value£1,240,000
The Supplier will provide of custom-made lower limb orthoses manufactured from plastic materials, including repairs and adaptations. Products will include but not be limited to AFOs, KAFOs, and similar devices - Thermoplastic materials (e.g., polypropylene, polyethylene).
Lot #7Made-to-Measure (M2M) Lower Limb Carbon FibreRenewalPublished value£1,000,000
The Supplier will provide custom-made lower limb orthoses manufactured from using carbon fibre or composite materials, including repairs and adaptations. Products will be lightweight, high-strength and patient specific; suitable for high-demand or active users
Lot #8Made-to-Measure (M2M) Spinal RigidRenewalPublished value£400,000
The Supplier will provide rigid spinal orthoses made to patient specification, products include but no limited to TLSOs, LSOs, and cervical-thoracic braces made from Thermoplastic or Composite rigid shells
Lot #9Made-to-Measure (M2M) Spinal FabricRenewalPublished value£400,000
The Supplier will provide made to measure soft or semi-rigid spinal orthoses including but not limited to Corsets, belts, and semi-rigid braces.
Lot #10LycraRenewalPublished value£200,000
The Supplier will provide custom-made and off the shelf lycra orthoses including Full-body Lycra suits, Segmental garments (e.g. upper limb, lower limb, trunk) and Custom-fitted orthoses tailored to individual patient measurements.
Lot #11Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Lower Limb: Foot & Foot/AnkleRenewalceiling above
The Supplier will provide pre-fabricated, off the shelf orthoses for foot and ankle conditions including but not limited to AFOs, foot drop splints, ankle stabilisers
Lot #12Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Lower Limb: Hip, Leg, KneeRenewalceiling above
The Suppleir will provide pre-fabricated, off the shelf orthoses for hip, leg, and knee support including but not limited to knee braces, hip abduction orthoses, post-op supports
Lot #13Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Upper Limb: Shoulder to WristRenewalPublished value£1,280,000
The Supplier will provide pre-fabricated, off the shelf orthoses for upper limb support inlcuding but not limited to shoulder immobilisers, elbow braces, wrist splints
Lot #14Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Upper Limb: Head, Neck, and TrunkRenewalPublished value£1,280,000
The Supplier will provide prefabricated, off the shelf orthoses for upper limb support including but not limited to Cervical collars, spinal supports and cranial helmets
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (4)
- Quality: 20%
- Service: 25%
- Price: 35%
- Social Value: 20%
Published award criteria (4)
- Quality
- Service
- Social Value
- Price
- Price carries 35 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “The Supply of Orthotic Products” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- BSOL Procurement Collaborative hosted by University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (Lead Customer) and health care partners set out below. Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMT
- Last source update
- 16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Apr 2026
- Authority reference
PR-4534- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-083415- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6d3Find a Tender- Contract terms summary
The Customer shall verify and pay each valid and undisputed invoice received within thirty (30) days of receipt of such invoice at the latest. However, the Customer shall use its reasonable endeavours to pay such undisputed invoices sooner in accordance with any applicable government prompt payment targets.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 29 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 9 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · 3% of call-off value
Via the Bravo Solutions Portal ONLY - healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ↗
Timeline
16 Dec 2025 → 1 Apr 2026 · 5 dates- Tender notice published316 days ago16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMT
- Clarification questions by292 days ago9 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends272 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown29 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Contract starts210 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by209 days ago1 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- HealthTrust Europe LLPProcess contact pointProcuring entityOn 11th August 2021, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) published a contract notice for procurement partner services. HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) was selected to provide these services under the MSE Framework, including access to HTE's public sector frameworks. HTE is now conducting this procurement exercise as part of its services to the Customers under the MSE Framework.
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender