The Provision of Custom Insoles (Orthotics)

The contract is for the provision of a Custom Made Insoles (orthotic) service for new and existing patients of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (County Health Partnerships).

The contract shall only be for the provision of custom made Insoles (orthotics) to the Authority for the period of 15 months with an option to extend by a further 12 months.

The objective of the products shall be to- • Improve and aid mobility of patients • Reduce back pain and knee tension • Improve posture of the patient The contract conclusion shall co-terminate with the Authority’s contract for the Provision of Paediatric Orthotics in January 2017 or, if taking the options to extend, in January 2018.

The aim of the Musculo-Skeletal podiatry service is to facilitate the treatment and rehabilitation of the individual. This may be achieved through the assessment of need and the provision of an insole or insoles which will either remedy or relieve a medical condition; and may prevent the development of more disabling conditions. The objectives of the podiatry service are: • To assess the individual’s need for an insole. • To ensure a continued improvement in the quality of insoles offered. • To ensure the products provided meet agreed quality standards • To ensure that the total provision gives value for money to the Trust • To ensure that the wearers and/or carers have a clear understanding of appropriate user instructions • To ensure that the insole supplied is: 1. Light, comfortable and well fitting 2. Provides the most cost effective solution

85111600-6 Orthotic services

33141740-9 Orthopaedic footwear

This project shall be conducted via the EU-Supply.com portal.

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/publicpurchase_frameset.asp?PID=13006&B=UK&PS=1&PP=ctm/Supplier/publictenders