Footwear and Orthotics

### 🏥 Tender Overview: Footwear and Orthotics Supply Panel HealthShare NSW is inviting tenders for the establishment of a **qualified panel of suppliers** to provide specialized footwear and orthotic services. This procurement aims to enhance service delivery, promote market competition, and ensure high-quality clinical outcomes for patients across New South Wales. #### 📋 Scope of Services The successful panel members will be responsible for providing one or more of the following: * **Custom-made/Modifiable Orthoses:** Designed for alignment, deformity accommodation, and pain reduction. * **Footwear Modifications:** Adjustments to commercial footwear based on person-centered needs. * **Medical Grade Footwear:** Provision of extra depth and width footwear for individuals with specific clinical requirements. * **Fully Custom Footwear:** Bespoke solutions for complex clinical needs. * **Repair Services:** Ongoing adjustments and maintenance for medical-grade footwear. #### 🔑 Key Requirements * **Compliance:** Bidders must adhere to NSW Government policies, including the **Aboriginal Procurement Policy**, **Shorter Payment Terms Policy**, and **SME Policy**. * **Reporting:** Successful suppliers will be required to submit quarterly performance reports. * **Evaluation:** Proposals will be assessed based on organizational capability, experience, and compliance with the proposed Standing Offer Agreement. #### 📅 Important Dates * **Open Date:** 27 May 2026 * **Submission Deadline:** 01 July 2026, 3:00 PM * **Estimated Decision Date:** 14 September 2026 * **Contract Commencement:** October 2026 This opportunity is ideal for specialized orthotic and footwear providers looking to partner with the NSW health system. Interested parties should review the full specification documents (Parts A-D) to ensure full compliance with technical and clinical requirements.