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Community Audiology Service - NHS Brent CCG

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Award

07 Apr 2020 at 09:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services is procuring a community audiology service, titled "Community Audiology Service - NHS Brent CCG", which falls under the health services industry category. This procurement, classified as a direct award, is currently in the Award stage, with a contract period set to commence on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The direct award allows the incumbent provider, InHealth Ltd, to ensure continuity of essential patient services, following the end date for tender submissions on 13th March 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in audiology and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on healthcare provision may find this an ideal chance to showcase their expertise and build a relationship with the NHS. The awarded value of £321,960 signifies potential growth avenues for firms capable of providing innovative audiology solutions, thereby enhancing patient care in the Brent area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Audiology Service - NHS Brent CCG

Notice Description

Provision of direct access community audiology service. This is a consultant led service supported by a multidisciplinary team of specialist audiologist. The service supports the reduction of the deterioration of hearing and hearing loss through hearing assessment and fitting of hearing aids. Direct award of an interim contract for a 12 month to allow time for the CCG to assess current demand and pathways across NWL CCGs. Recognising its obligations and responsibilities under the NHS (procurement Patient Choice and Competition)(No.2) Regulations 2013, the CCG has assessed the most appropriate route to awarding this contract, having regard to the necessity to secure continuity of these essential patient services and has concluded that the incumbent provider will assure the safest solution and being considered the only technically capable provider at this time. Additional information: Direct award of an interim contract for a 12 month to allow time for the CCG to assess current demand and pathways across NWL CCGs. Recognising its obligations and responsibilities under the NHS (procurement Patient Choice and Competition)(No.2) Regulations 2013, the CCG has assessed the most appropriate route to awarding this contract, having regard to the necessity to secure continuity of these essential patient services and has concluded that the incumbent provider will assure the safest solution and being considered the only technically capable provider at this time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade8c62a-113c-4ef0-8d67-e55d435558f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£321,960 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Isaac Asare
Contact Email
isaac.asare@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INHEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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