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Specialised Prosthetics Service - Direct Award Process C | UKGovscan
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AWARDEDProcurement notice · NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care BoardRef ocds-h6vhtk-059683
Specialised Prosthetics Service - Direct Award Process C
The prosthetic service aims to optimise mobility and function, independence and quality of<br/>life of an individual following congenital or acquired limb loss or limb difference.<br/>Facilitating return to work/education and increase inclusion and participation in society.<br/>This is achieved through a pro-active multi-disciplinary team (MDT) rehab and device<br/>provision where appropriate and provide regular review and assessment following device<br/>provision.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 1 bids were received in total.
Lots
1
Initial Term Value
£7,685,020
Bids Received
1
Bids per Lot
1
Limited competition: at least one lot received only a single bid.
Lot
Value
Bids Received
Awarded To
Status
Lot 1
£7,685,020
initial term
1
single bid — no competition
Opcare Ltd
active
Data note: the source feed marks these lots as cancelled even though their awards are active — an inconsistency in the published notice. The award status is shown above.
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard100%(price)
Government spending data: This supplier has received £55,527,661 in 536 payments (over £25k) from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, NHS England, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and 1 more public bodies (2018-06-08 to 2026-02-20). View full payment history →
Key Dates
Published
3 November 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
-
Award Date
-
Contract Signed
10 March 2025
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Notice Amendments
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Amendment 1
Change (VI.3): This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 22nd August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.Written representations should be sent to …@nhs.net.The decision-makers are the Midlands Acute Specialised Commissioning Group (MASCG).The basic selection criteria and key criteria were considered and balanced when completing the provider assessment:The basic selection criteria and key criteria were considered and balanced when completing the provider assessment:1) Quality and Innovation: KPIs are consistently met and monitored via contract review meetings. The provider has consistently engaged with commissioners to improve the service and cost savings.2) Value:The provider has recently obtained equipment to enhance service delivery and improve service costs with regard to socket fitting and health. The provider also provides a holistic approach to the patient dealing with stump health, patient well-being, physiotherapy whilst also raising disability awareness, embracing new technologies and training and retention of staff within the specific clinical area of expertise.3) Integration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability:The provider has strong links with local hospitals, providing outreach clinics, pre-operation and post operation care and advice. The provider also undertakes the Wheelchair and Orthotics service for the local ICB. The provider has established links at the local educational facilities to promote interest in the specific area.4) Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities, and Facilitating Choice:The provider has strong links with local hospital and educational facilities and engages with local and national charities to raise awareness.5) Social ValueThe provider has links in with the local hospital and educational facilities to raise awareness of the services available and to support patients from pre-operation and post operation. As well as hosting sports taster days and working in partnership with charities to raise awareness of services. → This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 19th September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.Written representations should be sent …@nhs.net.The decision-makers are the Midlands Acute Specialised Commissioning Group (MASCG).The basic selection criteria and key criteria were considered and balanced when completing the provider assessment:The basic selection criteria and key criteria were considered and balanced when completing the provider assessment:1) Quality and Innovation:KPIs are consistently met and monitored via contract review meetings. The provider has consistently engaged with commissioners to improve the service and cost savings.2) Value:The provider has recently obtained equipment to enhance service delivery and improve service costs with regard to socket fitting and health. The provider also provides a holistic approach to the patient dealing with stump health, patient well-being, physiotherapy whilst also raising disability awareness, embracing new technologies and training and retention of staff within the specific clinical area of expertise.3) Integration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability:The provider has strong links with local hospitals, providing outreach clinics, pre-operation and post operation care and advice. The provider also undertakes the Wheelchair and Orthotics service for the local ICB. The provider has established links at the local educational facilities to promote interest in the specific area.4) Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities, and Facilitating Choice:The provider has strong links with local hospital and educational facilities and engages with local and national charities to raise awareness.5) Social ValueThe provider has links in with the local hospital and educational facilities to raise awareness of the services available and to support patients from pre-operation and post operation. As well as hosting sports taster days and working in partnership with charities to raise awareness of services.
Amendment 2
This is a Provider Selection Regime(PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services(Provider Selection Regime)Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.The contract start date was 27thOctober 2025.The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £7,736,183. There will be an annual uplift applied to this value.No representations were received during the standstill period.The decision-makers are the Midlands Acute Specialised Commissioning Group (MASCG) and no conflicts of interest were identified.
Procurement Details
Method
Limited — the buyer invited chosen suppliers
Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Route to market
Direct award
Main category
Services
Category
–
Delivery location
UKF
Buyer Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-059683
Legal Basis
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (EU Directive 2014/24)