Tender

Direct Access Adult Hearing Service - Age Related Hearing Loss

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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Tender

10 Oct 2018 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), acting on behalf of several NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), to commission a Direct Access Adult Hearing Service focused on age-related hearing loss. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an open procedure following the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender, titled "Direct Access Adult Hearing Service - Age Related Hearing Loss," has an estimated value of £14,011,817 and is located in the North East of England. The tender period concludes on 9th November 2018, and the contract will commence on 13th May 2019, lasting for nearly three years with the option of a two-year extension.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in audiology or related fields. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions and collaborative submissions will be particularly well-suited to compete. With the requirement for efficient service delivery in a public sector contract, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity to engage with the NHS and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Access Adult Hearing Service - Age Related Hearing Loss

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS North Durham, NHS Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield, NHS Darlington, NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees and NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) wish to commission a Direct Access Adult Hearing Service. The CCGs wish to encourage innovative bids therefore collaborative submissions will be accepted to meet the requirements for this service provision. The contract is for 2 years 11 months with the option to extend for a further 2 year period. The procurement will be available to view on the Proactis portal on the 10 October 2018. The basic principles of the open procurement route will be followed to test the capacity, capability and technical competence of Bidders in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 Contracting Authorities must consider: (a) how what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions, and (b) how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential providers. There will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS hosted by Proactis. It is free to register on the portal but if you have any problems registering on the portal, you should contact PROACTIS by Email:Suppliersupport@proactis.com Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:00).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4341e739-9a9f-43c8-a2e3-a23290f5c17e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,011,817 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 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 NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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