Specialised Prosthetics Service - Direct Award Process C

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  "date": "2025-09-09T11:37:34+01:00",
  "description": "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.\u003cbr/\u003eWritten representations should be sent to \u003cbr/\u003eDawn.newman3@nhs.net.\u003cbr/\u003eThe decision-makers are the Midlands Acute Specialised Commissioning Group (MASCG).\u003cbr/\u003eThe basic selection criteria and key criteria were considered and balanced when completing the provider assessment:\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eThe basic selection criteria and key criteria were considered and balanced when completing the provider assessment:\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e1)\tQuality and Innovation:  \u003cbr/\u003eKPIs are consistently met and monitored via contract review meetings.  The provider has consistently engaged with commissioners to improve the service and cost savings.\u003cbr/\u003e2)\tValue:\u003cbr/\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr/\u003e3)\tIntegration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability:\u003cbr/\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr/\u003e4)\tImproving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities, and Facilitating Choice:\u003cbr/\u003eThe provider has strong links with local hospital and educational facilities and engages with local and national charities to raise awareness.\u003cbr/\u003e5)\tSocial Value\u003cbr/\u003eThe 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.",
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        "description": "The prosthetic service aims to optimise mobility and function, independence and quality of life of an individual following congenital or acquired limb loss or limb difference.  Facilitating return to work/education and increase inclusion and participation in society.  This is achieved through a pro-active multi-disciplinary team (MDT) rehab and device provision where appropriate and provide regular review and assessment following device provision.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eThe Commissioner is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. \u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eThe approximate lifetime value of the contract over the full potential 7 years is \u00a37,685,020. \u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eThis is an existing service and an existing provider.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eThe start date is 27 October 2025, and the end date is 26 October 2030, with option to extend for 2 years (26 October 2032).",
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    "title": "Specialised Prosthetics Service - Direct Award Process C"
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