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The Supply of Orthotic Products
Orthopaedic footwear
Orthopaedic supplies
Published value
£15,000,000
Submission deadline 29 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Lots published14
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST: "The Supply of Orthotic Products". Published status: active. Published value: £15,000,000. 14 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 29 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 29 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £15,000,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Market Analytics
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Published history for MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
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Competition Density
3.2Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate availablePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 24 active published awards; 6 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityMID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMT | Last source update16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationOrthopaedic footwear, Orthopaedic supplies | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-05f6d3 | ||
What is being bought
The 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
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £15,000,000
16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMT - Status changed to active
16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMT - Official notice release published
16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 29 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMT - Buyer information updated
16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMT
Lots and requirements (14)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #4cHelmetsactivePublished value£200,000An 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #Lot 1Made to Measure (Bespoke) Footwear and InsolesactivePublished value£2,200,000The 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #Lot 10InsolesactivePublished value£480,000The 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 settingsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 4 · #Lot 11Associated Orthotic EquipmentactivePublished value£320,000The Supplier will provide orthotic devices designed to support, align, prevent, or correct musculoskeletal deformities and/or improve the function of movable parts of the bodyContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 5 · #Lot 2Modular Footwear and InsolesactivePublished value£1,200,000The supplier shall provide modular orthotic footwear and insoles, including associated repairs and adaptationsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 6 · #Lot 3aMade-to-Measure (M2M) Lower Limb - PlasticactivePublished value£1,240,000The 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).Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 7 · #Lot 3bMade-to-Measure (M2M) Lower Limb Carbon FibreactivePublished value£1,000,000The 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 usersContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 8 · #Lot 4aMade-to-Measure (M2M) Spinal RigidactivePublished value£400,000The 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 shellsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 9 · #Lot 4bMade-to-Measure (M2M) Spinal FabricactivePublished value£400,000The Supplier will provide made to measure soft or semi-rigid spinal orthoses including but not limited to Corsets, belts, and semi-rigid braces.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 10 · #Lot 5LycraactivePublished value£200,000The 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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 11 · #Lot 6Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Lower Limb: Foot & Foot/AnkleactivePublished value£2,400,000The Supplier will provide pre-fabricated, off the shelf orthoses for foot and ankle conditions including but not limited to AFOs, foot drop splints, ankle stabilisersContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 12 · #Lot 7Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Lower Limb: Hip, Leg, KneeactivePublished value£2,400,000The 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 supportsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 13 · #Lot 8Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Upper Limb: Shoulder to WristactivePublished value£1,280,000The Supplier will provide pre-fabricated, off the shelf orthoses for upper limb support inlcuding but not limited to shoulder immobilisers, elbow braces, wrist splintsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 14 · #Lot 9Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Upper Limb: Head, Neck, and TrunkactivePublished value£1,280,000The Supplier will provide prefabricated, off the shelf orthoses for upper limb support including but not limited to Cervical collars, spinal supports and cranial helmetsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMT - Submission deadline
29 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contracting authority GB-NHS-RAJDocuments (2)
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- 16 Dec 2025, 14:15 GMT
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