Award

Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Provision for Audiology Services across Derbyshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Dec 2017 at 14:05

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking providers for the "Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Provision for Audiology Services across Derbyshire". This is part of the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on delivering patient-centred adult hearing services for age-related hearing loss. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been completed with a contract period running from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2022. The original tender was published on 20 September 2016, with the tender period closing on 14 October 2016. The services are to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom and procurement was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those that have experience in providing audiology services, healthcare solutions, or related medical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is potential for a diverse range of service providers to meet the needs of adults experiencing hearing difficulties. Entities that can mobilise quickly and demonstrate the capacity to deliver high-quality services closer to communities will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, there will be a new opportunity for entries after the 3-year re-accreditation cycle, potentially allowing more providers to join the market.

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Notice Title

Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Provision for Audiology Services across Derbyshire

Notice Description

The Commissioners are looking for suitably qualified and capable providers who have experience of delivering Audiology services across Derbyshire and the ability to deliver a comprehensive patient-centred direct access adult hearing service for age related hearing loss in line with national guidance and local requirements. The vision for people with age related hearing problems is for them to receive, high quality, efficient services delivered closer to home, with short waiting times and high responsiveness to the needs of local communities, free at the point of access. The Direct Access Adult Hearing Service is aimed at adults, who are in the inclusion criteria, experiencing difficulties with their hearing and communication who feel they might benefit from hearing assessment and care, including the option of trying hearing aids to reduce these difficulties. This service is being offered to the market utilising an Any qualified Provider (AQP)process. It is essential that interested providers must be able to demonstrate an ability to mobilise the service provision to ensure a service commencement date of 01.04.2017. Under the terms of an a AQP, no activity is guaranteed and is therefore entered into as a zero value, zero volume contract. Payment is based on activity only, as identified within the schedule of rates (please refer to ITT documentation for details). Service contract is 5 years in duration, however it is subject to a 3 year re-accreditation process for all providers. A new window of opportunity will be opened at year 3 to allow any new entrants an opportunity to apply under the AQP process. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal 'Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU Procurement Portal' in this procurement exercise. To access (please see web link below): https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html To register on the portal: -- From the portal (Arden and GEM Bravo) Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link -- Accept the terms and conditions for using the portal -- Complete your organisation and personal details -- Choose a memorable user name and submit -- You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage). To Express Interest in the ITT: -- Login with your unique user name and password -- From the suppliers reserved area click 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' -- This is a repository of all ITTs open to any registered supplier. Select ITT_543 -- AQP Audiology Service across Derbyshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-341866df-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4149c0-8eab-4636-91e2-43eb39028439
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BURTON HOSPITALS NHS FT

CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

COMPLETE PRICE EYEWEAR LTD T/AS THE OUTSIDE CLINIC

MEDISCAN DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORE

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