Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - BSOL Orthotic Products
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Key details
Procurement
- 33183000 Orthopaedic support devices
- 18832000 Special footwear
- 18841000 Footwear uppers
- 18840000 Parts of footwear
- 18843000 Heels
- 33141760 Splints
- 18842000 Soles
What happened
The contract runs until 30 Nov 2027.
Description
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 the health and care partners of NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board.
The initial Participating Authorities are:
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham 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
A previous Notice has been released by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) under Notice: 2024/S 000-024548 & Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0487bf
How to engage
HealthTrust Europe and BSOL will hold a virtual engagement session through with potential suppliers who were able to provide products and services detailed in the scope of the procurement, which included made to measure, modular and off the shelf/stock Orthoses. 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 This engagement will be a Virtual Event on MSTeams held on the 5th September 2025 0900 – 1000, potential Suppliers request an invitation by emailing [email protected] no later that 1500 on 4th September 2025. This engagement exercise aims to: - Establish a final procedure, conditions of participation and award criteria - Identify all potential suppliers for this requirement (including VCSEs and SMEs) and provide the opportunity to be awarded to the framework - Establish an understanding the commercial structure that aligns to market expectations and will meet the requirements of any Contracting Authorities - Notifying the market and building capacity to prepare for the procurement and contract award
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