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09 Sep 2020 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Community Audiology Services AQP, initiated by NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of several NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups, was completed on September 9, 2020. This tender, classified under health services, was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for multiple qualified providers to participate. The contract covers a period of three years, starting on October 1, 2019, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The services are to be provided in the West Midlands region, with the tenders accepted until July 5, 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the health services sector, especially those specialising in audiology. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation, alongside larger suppliers that have already been awarded contracts. The successful providers are expected to be fully operational, thereby creating potential for collaboration and further engagement in delivering community healthcare services across the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Community Audiology Services AQP (West Midlands)

Notice Description

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of * NHS Birmingham & Solihull CCG (Lead Commissioner) * NHS Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG * NHS Wolverhampton CCG * NHS Walsall CCG, and * NHS Dudley CCG invited suitably qualified providers to deliver Audiology Services on an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) arrangement. Providers were advised that the award of an AQP contract offers no guarantee of activity and therefore no guarantee of income derived from the award of a contract can be offered. The contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Commissioner(s). The successful providers were expected to be fully operational for providing services from 1st October 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-743900ae-52ce-4ae8-a79c-affc4ed1bd66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/253c7bc0-95b8-4fd2-8351-5cb419712446
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 2-3 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AR
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

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Mediscan Diagnostic Services Ltd

Modality LLP

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

Scrivens Ltd

Specsavers Healthcare Group Ltd

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

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