Orthotics, Podiatry and Immobilisation
The framework for Orthotics, Podiatry and Immobilisation starts on 3 March 2025, runs for 24 months and ends on 2 March 2027. There is an option to extend for an additional 24 months.
The framework combines two former frameworks, Orthotic Services and Associated Consumables and Immobilisation and Associated Products.
Areas covered
- Lot 1 – Products via Catalogue
- Lot 2 – Bespoke / Modular and Orthotic Stock Shoes via Direct
- Lot 3 – Orthotic Services (accessed via further competition)
See our Product Categories section for all details of the framework lots.
See our Downloads ▼ section for Framework Matrices including products and suppliers available on this framework.
See our Useful Links section for innovation product information, contact details and related framework Immobilisation and Associated Products (sterile undercast padding products)
How to purchase from the framework
Products available via our Stocked and eDirect supply routes can be purchased using our online catalogue or through your own purchase-to-pay system.
Bespoke products
Bespoke products are available on Lot 2 of the framework via the direct route:
Important notice – for stocked products only
Following the move to Buy Price = Sell Price, new contract prices will only come into effect once stock at the old contract price has been depleted.
Savings Opportunities
Product switching will be available on this framework, using analysis to highlight cost effective alternatives and to identify switch and rationalisation opportunities. If you are interested in further information about product switching, please speak to your ICS Manager.
See our Useful Links section for your ICS Manager contact details.
The APOS shoe is available on this framework aligned to NHS MedTech Funding Mandate (MTFM). If you are interested in this, please see our Links section for the Care Pathway Team contact details to discuss this opportunity further.
Sustainability and Social Value
Sustainability, net zero and social value are important elements in how NHS Supply Chain build our framework offering through the procurement process, tendering, supplier award and contract management. There are five mandatory requirements for suppliers to address supporting compliance with relevant PPNs and NHS England policy.
- Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 06/21)
- Evergreen Assessment
- Modern Slavery Assessment (PPN 02/23)
- Social Value (PPN 06/20)
- NHS England Net Zero Roadmap
Awarded suppliers meet the current milestones on the net zero roadmap and have awareness and understanding of future milestones.
Clinical Information
- Medtech Funding Mandate (MTFM) APOS Gait Modification Shoe – Case study
- Information for Clinical Choice – Casting Tapes
- Information for Clinical Choice – Hand Mitts and Limb Constraints
- Information for Clinical Choice – Cervical Collars
There are 63 suppliers in total available on this framework, including 21 new to the framework.
- Algeo Ltd
- Allard Support UK Limited
- AM Healthcare Group – New
- Ambu Limited
- Apos Medical UK Ltd – New
- Arden Orthotics Ltd
- Bailey Instruments Ltd
- Beagle Orthopaedic Ltd
- Benefoot UK Ltd trading as BeneCare Medical
- Bespoke Prosthetics & Orthotics Ltd – New
- Birmingham Orthotic Services – New
- Blatchford Limited
- C&P Medical Trading Ltd – New
- C&S Footwear Adaptions Ltd – New
- Canonbury Products Limited
- Cardiac Services
- Chaneco
- C-Pro Direct Ltd – New
- Crest Medical Ltd
- Critical Healthcare Ltd – New
- CUXSON GERRARD & COMPANY LIMITED
- Dacey LTD
- Daylong Direct – New
- Dynamic Metrics Ltd – New
- Enovis UK
- Essity T/A BSN Medical Ltd
- Eureka Physiocare Ltd
- Podopro UK Ltd – New
- Fenton Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Firefly Orthoses NI Limited – New
- Footlabs Ltd
- Hugh Steeper Limited – New
- Huntleigh Healthcare – New
- Joint Operations (UK) Ltd
- KCI Medical Limited
- Ken Hall Ltd
- Kettering Surgical Appliances – New
- L&R Medical UK Ltd
- MAG Orthotics Limited
- Medalin Limited
- Medezine Ltd
- Medfac UK Ltd – New
- medi UK Ltd
- Ossur UK Limited
- Peacocks Medical Group
- Performance Health International Limited
- Piedro Ltd – New
- Praxis Medical Ltd
- Prestige Health Footwear Ltd – New
- Prestige Healthcare (London) Ltd
- Promedics Orthopaedic Ltd
- Purple Surgical UK Limited – New
- Reed Medical Ltd – New
- Repton Medical Ltd – New
- Steroplast Healthcare Ltd – New
- Talarmade Limited
- TayCare Medical Ltd
- Thesis Technology Products Ltd
- Thuasne UK Ltd
- Trulife Limited
- V-M Orthotics Ltd
- Walters Medical Ltd
- Win Health Medical Ltd
The following 16 suppliers are delisted from the framework agreement:
- Bolton Bros
- Buchanan Orthotics Ltd.
- Discovery Orthotics
- Formthotics UK
- Head2Toe
- IMS Euro Ltd.
- Lakeland
- Lantor (UK) Ltd.
- LBG Medical Ltd.
- RSScan Lab Ltd.
- Safeguard Medical Technologies Ltd.
- Sallis Healthcare Ltd.
- Sevilla Components
- Sidas
- Syringa
- TLB Medical Supplies Ltd.
There is an extensive product list from a wide range of suppliers. New product ranges have been added and are highlighted in the framework matrices.
Lot 1 - Products:
- Head Orthoses
- Spinal Orthoses
- Abdominal Orthoses
- Upper Limb Orthoses
- Hip Orthoses
- Lower Limb Orthoses (including podiatry products)
- Equipment for Orthoses
- Materials and Accessories for Orthoses
- Casting Products and Accessories
- Traction Bed Frames and Accessories
- Acute Care Immobilisation Devices.
Lot 2 - Bespoke / Modular:
- Head Orthoses
- Spinal Orthoses
- Abdominal Orthoses
- Upper Limb Orthoses
- Hip Orthoses
- Lower Limb Orthoses
- Bespoke Footwear - Made to Measure
- Bespoke Footwear - Adaptations
- Bespoke Footwear - Footwear Repairs
- Modular Footwear.
Lot 3 - Service:
- Service
- Managed Service.
See our Downloads ▼ section for the Framework Matrices, including delisted lines and alternative products.
Choice
- Leading suppliers on contract – providing enhanced range and value from a single source.
More savings
- Pay less – with NHS Supply Chain you have a wider range of product options so you can select the ones that are fit for purpose and value for money.
- Leave your tendering to us – spend less time and money on tendering and let our procurement specialists undertake it on your behalf.
- Back office savings – the efficiency of our service, ranging from e-ordering to consolidated deliveries, enables significant back office savings.
More value
- An integrated approach – the financial benefits of NHS Supply Chain go beyond just product prices. Our approach is an integrated one that reduces cost throughout the supply chain, from raw materials to global logistics, resulting in a much lower total cost.
- Purchasing through our route – when there are changes in the market, we can help minimise the impact of price rises and give support with cost saving initiatives.
Our knowledge and expertise
- Dedicated Hospital Care and Out of Hospital Care Teams – your day to day contact for all queries. They will help you identify savings opportunities, solve any issues on your behalf and ensure high service levels are always met.
- NHS Supply Chain Buyers – procurement specialists in their product fields who can give expert advice on new and alternative products.
- Implementation Team – experts in helping you set up the new processes and training required when introducing new products.
- Customer Services Team – with the daily support provided by our dedicated and knowledgeable advisors and service managers you know you are in safe hands.
- Customer Assurance – providing customers with the confidence and assurance of products using a process of clinical evaluation and engagement with clinical users. This ensures all products are clinically assured by the CaPA process supported by engagement with an aligned Trusted Customer.
Peace of mind
- Dependable deliveries – having access to the know-how and resources of one of the world’s largest logistics companies means we can offer unrivaled dependability and responsiveness when it comes to our delivery services.
- Framework agreement – awarded in accordance with UK procurement legislation.
- Sustainable development – we are certified to ISO 140001 International Standard for Environment Management System.
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Framework Matrices
An Excel file showing the product listing, product matrix and supplier matrix for Orthotics, Podiatry and Immobilisation.