United Kingdom-Normanton: Orthotic Services and Associated Consumables

Type of document: Pre-information procedures
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2019/S 043-097249/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not applicable
Regulation of procurement: EU – with participation by GPA countries
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Prior information notice without call for competition
Supplies

This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: The Collaborative Procurement partnership LLP acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd, a Management Function of NHS Supply Chain
Postal address: Foxbridge Way
Town: Normanton
Postal code: WF6 1TN
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Jacqueline Powell
Email: jacqueline.powell@supplychain.nhs.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.supplychain.nhs.uk

Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Health

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: Orthotic Services and Associated Consumables
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 33000000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description:
The intent is to establish an overarching non-exclusive Framework Agreement with a scope which will include Orthotic Services, Orthotic, Podiatry and associated consumables. The lot structure is currently being developed but is intended to have a separate lot for Orthotic Services, with consumables, modular and bespoke product, a lot for products only and a lot for services only.
The intended commencement date for this potential framework agreement will be 1.5.2020 with a 2-year term, with a further option to extend in periods up to 30.4.2024.
Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 40 000 000 to 53 000 000 GBP in the first year. However this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated total value over the full life of the Framework will be in the region of 160 000 000 GBP to 212 000 000.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 80000000.00 Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
II.2) Description:
II.2.1) Title: Orthotic Services, with Consumables, Modular and Bespoke Product Managed Services

Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 33000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provision of an Orthotic service, including the provision of an Orthotist and Orthotics Consumables for new and existing patients.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.14) Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 13 000 000 GBP to 15 000 000 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.

II.2.1) Title: Orthotic and Podiatry Products

Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 33190000
Supplementary CPV code: LA23

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This framework agreement is anticipated to cover a range of products that would typically be used in supply of orthotics and podiatry items. The range includes (but not limited to): podiatry adhesives and bonding cervical orthoses, head orthoses, hip orthoses, hip protector impression products. Materials and sheeting podiatry appliance and equipment protection and care spinal orthoses (including TLSO LSO) foot treatment and correction (including insoles foot orthoses creams and ointments dopplers and tourniqet temporary shoes).
Upper limb orthoses (including digit finger/thumb hand wrist elbow and shoulder orthoses) other lower limb orthoses (including digit toe ankle and knee) and bespoke orthoses including foot (made to measure stock modular) lower limb upper limb spinal head adaptations and repairs and surgical spring trusses.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.14) Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 17 000 000 GBP to 23 000 000 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

II.2.1) Title: For the Provision of an Orthotist Who Will Be Expected to Provide Professional Input Into The Team, in Particular Regarding the Recommendation of the Appropriate Orthosis

Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 33000000
Supplementary CPV code: LA52

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the provision of an orthotist who will be expected to provide professional input into the team, in particular regarding the recommendation of the appropriate orthoses.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.14) Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 10 000 000 GBP to 15 000 000 GBP in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:2019-07-10
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:
Applicants will be required to include evidence of the following certification with their tender submission:
— ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent certificates to cover all segments of the applicant’s (and the product’s) supply chain. If certificates are not in the name of the applicant then agreements must show the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain.
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of 80 000 000 GBP to 105 000 000 GBP for this contract award, this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.
NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives.
Under the Framework Agreement there will be 2 different methods of supply — Non-Direct Contract Products and Direct Contract Products.
NHS Supply Chain will be entitled to purchase the supplies and/or services identified in the tender documents as Non-Direct Contract Products and make available for purchase by:
1) Any NHS Trust;
2) Any other NHS entity;
3) Any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or
4) Any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector.
For the supplies and/or services identified as Direct Contract Products in the tender documents:
1) NHS Supply Chain;
2) Any NHS Trust;
3) Any other NHS entity;
4) Any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or
5) Any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework.
For Direct Contract Products the supplier will be required to report to and pay a direct contract management fee to NHS Supply Chain as detailed in the tender documents.
NHS Supply Chain is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not to as part of any future tender process.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the RFI document in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions:
Candidates wishing to complete the RFI must register their expression of interest. The RFI document will then be sent via the Intenda Messaging Centre.
Registration:
1) Use URL to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal;
2) If not yet registered:
— click on the “Not Registered Yet” link to access the registration page,
— complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.
Portal Access:
If registration has been completed:
— login with URL:
— click on the “Applicant Dashboard” icon to open the list of new procurement events.
Expression of interest:
— view PIN content by clicking on the “View Notice” button for the procurement event. This opens a PDF document,
— express an interest by clicking on the “Express Interest” button.
Request for Information Document:
— the RFI document will then be sent to you via the Intenda Messaging Centre.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2019-02-26