Award

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Audiology Services Any Qualified Provider (AQP)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2018 at 15:12

Tender

28 Feb 2018 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for the "Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Audiology Services Any Qualified Provider (AQP)" contract, aiming to provide comprehensive audiology services, including hearing assessments and aid fittings. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with services set to commence on 1st July 2018 for an initial duration of 4 years and 9 months, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. The total budget allocated for this project is £2.5 million per year, with the procurement method employed being an open procedure as part of the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, covering the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those in audiology and rehabilitation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, as they can provide tailored service offerings that meet the contract specifications. Companies involved in hearing assessments, audiologist services, and related therapeutic support are particularly encouraged to participate, as this contract provides a chance to engage with the public health sector and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Audiology Services Any Qualified Provider (AQP)

Notice Description

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group has sought to commission Audiology services though an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) process. The services awarded are for a hearing assessment service, including hearing aid fitting (where required), rehabilitative support, follow-up and aftercare services for adults with no contraindications, who have suspected or diagnosed hearing loss. Services are planned to commence from 1st July 2018 for an initial term of 4 years and 9 months, with a possible extension of any period(s) up to a further 2 years, as defined and at the discretion of the Commissioners. The Commissioner has a total budget available of PS2.5 million per annum. The AQP process does not guarantee any business for accredited providers. Please note the three commissioning organisations (NHS Bristol CCG, NHS North Somerset CCG, NHS South Gloucestershire CCG) have merged since the publication of the original contract notice. This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ccd15e5-8b7b-4410-b2c1-95bd0a9be2d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc437fbb-e262-4f30-b9d9-50427a8567d7
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33185000 - Hearing aids

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,875,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,875,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2025 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Katie Luscombe
Contact Email
katie.luscombe@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

COMPLETE PRICE EYEWEAR

HIDDEN HEARING

INHEALTH

SCRIVENS

SPECSAVERS HEARCARE GROUP

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

WESTON AREA HEALTH NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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