Orthotic Services

Details

ACC is seeking applications from Respondents who have the capability to provide Orthotic Services to ACC clients. This is a new contract for the supply of consultations and the provision of orthoses.
While orthoses are included in Public Health Acute Services (provided by DHBs) and some ACC contracts this will be the first ACC contract for Orthotic Services.
The objectives of the contract are to:
• improve timeliness of client treatment by reducing the time for processing applications for prior approval;
• put in place minimum quality standards by requiring contracted suppliers to use orthotist providers who are accredited members of their professional association the NZ Orthotist and Prosthetist Association (NZOPA). (Podiatrists providers are registered with the NZ Podiatrist Board and must hold an Annual Practising Certificate);
• improve consistency in ACC decision making;
• provide ACC with better information about what is being purchased; and
• create a platform for future development.

ACC will award a contract for Orthotic Services if the Respondent can show in their Application that they:
• use qualified Orthotists and/or Podiatrists that meet the pre-conditions of the contract to provide the service,
• can deliver services in accordance with ACC’s service specifications,
• can meet ACC’s reporting and invoicing requirements, and
• pass ACC’s due diligence checks.