Tender

Direct Access Adult Hearing Service

NHS ARDEN COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Direct Access Adult Hearing Service" involves NHS Arden Commissioning Support acting on behalf of NHS Redditch & Bromsgrove CCG, NHS South Worcestershire CCG, and NHS Wyre Forest CCG. This service aims to establish a framework agreement for delivering adult hearing services focused on age-related hearing loss, with the contract period set for two years, commencing on 1st October 2015, and a potential extension of up to 12 months. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with key deadlines including 17:00 on 23rd June 2015 for PQQ clarification questions and 17:00 on 1st July 2015 for PQQ responses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in audiology and hearing aids. Companies equipped to meet the requirements set forth by NHS England's Patient Choice and Competition Regulations would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement can lead to beneficial contracts and growth in the healthcare sector, especially for providers who can effectively deliver the scope of services outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Access Adult Hearing Service

Notice Description

This procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement for Direct Access Adult Hearing Services for Age Related Hearing Loss for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period. NHS Arden and GEM CSU on behalf of NHS Redditch & Bromsgrove CCG who will be the lead Contracting Authority on behalf of NHS Redditch & Bromsgrove CCG; NHS South Worcestershire CCG and NHS Wyre Forest CCG (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver these Services. NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove CCG (the Lead Commissioner) or any party to the Framework Agreement established, does not place any obligation to commit to any value of business until which time an appropriate call-off is made for services by each Contracting Authority. Please note that call-off procedures will be published at the ITT stage. For scope of services see attached document. To express an interest in providing the service and downloading the PQQ and ITT documentation you will need to register and follow the steps: To register on the portal: https://ardencsu.bravosolution.co.uk From the portal (NHS Arden Commissioning Support Procurement services Portal Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link. Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal. Complete your organisation & personal details. Choose a memorable username and submit. You will be sent an email with your unique password. Correspondence and communication will only be dealt with through the Bravo website. For technical support in submitting your expression of interest contact the BravoSolution Help-desk. Please be advised that NHS CCGs are mandated by NHS England to apply the Patient Choice and Competition Regulations 2013 Part 2 to all procurements. The services to which this notice relates fall within the scope of Patient Choice and Competition Regulations 2013 Part 2 which will be subject to the 'Light Touch regime' and is subject to enactment by Government and subject to adoption by April 2016. Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authorities intend to hold themselves bound by the full Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Regulation 74.The Commissioners will carry out all procurements in accordance with the principles and governance of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Regulation 74. The Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is to be published on Bravo Procurement Portal on Tuesday 2nd June 2015, PQQ clarification questions must be submitted by 17:00 Tuesday 23rd June 2015 and the deadline for PQQ responses is 17:00 Wednesday 1st July 2015. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) and associated documentation will be issued to shortlisted Providers on Wednesday 15th July 2015 with a return date of Monday 10th August 2015. Note these times and dates are indicative and may be subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32193ea-6bd8-4894-8753-fb6264ea1ec7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33185000 - Hearing aids

85100000 - Health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2015 - 30 Sep 2017 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4DE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

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