Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
3 Priestley Wharf, Holt Street
Birmingham
B7 4BN
UK
E-mail: chris.hannon@uhb.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKG31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of a Prosthetic, Orthotic and Technical Service
Reference number: PROC.78.0062
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust , the Lead Trust /Commissioner is seeking to procure a high quality Prosthetic & Orthotic Service to integrate within a multi disciplinary team. This service supports both Adult and Paediatric patients with physical impairments, aiming to help them regain independence and improve their quality of life. The service will primarily operate from West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, covering the supply, fitting, maintenance, and aftercare of prosthetic and orthotic devices. It will also include clinical assessments, custom fittings, ongoing adjustments, and comprehensive rehabilitation support.<br/><br/>The Prosthetics service at the Centre is one of only 35 in the UK, serving patients from a broad geographical area. The service provides artificial limbs to clients with upper and lower limb deficiencies, both acquired and congenital, along with all related prosthetic, technical, therapeutic, and holistic support. Patients are registered with the service on a lifelong basis.<br/><br/>The Trust seeks a provider capable of delivering high-quality, flexible, and cost-effective Prosthetics and Orthotic service. The contract will require service provision at the Trust’s current sites, ensuring continuity and quality care for patients as well those of its Tertiary centres based within other NHS Trusts including the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.<br/><br/>As part of the contract, the successful supplier will provide workshop facilities within a 5 mile radius of the Maltings Mobility Centre, Wolverhampton. The current workshop facility is below the required standards for a healthcare faciltiy and suitable premises must now found as part of this procurement exercise. The workshop facilities at ther other centres are in good operational use and will continue for use by the successful supplier.<br/><br/>The contract shall be for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.<br/><br/>This procurment is to be conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process procedure.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: Lot 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 : Birmingham Prosthetics & Orthotics
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312500
33184000
85111600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG3
Main site or place of performance:
BIRMINGHAM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of a Prosthetic & Orthotic Service based at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6HZ
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
19/01/2026
End:
18/01/2031
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend contract by 2 x 12 month periods.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Bidders may submit an offer for one or more lots by expressing an interest to this opportunity by registering on the ATAMIS e-Tendering portal.<br/><br/>To register, click on the following link:<br/><br/>https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome<br/><br/>To express an interest to this opportunity, look for Contract Reference: C362611 and you should be able to download the Tender Documents<br/><br/>https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
Lot No: Lot 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Stoke Prosthetics (Stoke Locality)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312500
33184000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG23
Main site or place of performance:
Stoke on Trent
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of a Prosthetic Service based at the Specialised Mobility Centre, Haywood Hospital, High Lane, Burslem, Stoke on Trent.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
19/01/2026
End:
18/01/2031
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend contract by a further 2 x 12 month periods
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Bidders may submit an offer for one or more lots by expressing an interest to this opportunity by registering on the ATAMIS e-Tendering portal.<br/><br/>To register, click on the following link:<br/><br/>https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome<br/><br/>To express an interest to this opportunity, look for Contract Reference: C362611 and you should be able to download the Tender Documents<br/><br/>https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
Lot No: Lot 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Wolverhampton Prosthetics (Wolverhampton Locality)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312500
33184000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
Main site or place of performance:
Wolverhampton
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of a Prosthetic Service based at the Maltings Centre and/or alternative location on or close to New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
19/01/2026
End:
18/01/2031
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend contract for further 2 x 12 month periods
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Bidders may submit an offer for one or more lots by expressing an interest to this opportunity by registering on the ATAMIS e-Tendering portal.<br/><br/>To register, click on the following link:<br/><br/>https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome<br/><br/>To express an interest to this opportunity, look for Contract Reference: C362611 and you should be able to download the Tender Documents<br/><br/>https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
16/06/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
31/08/2025
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
16/06/2025
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2WB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/05/2025