Tender

The Provision of an Adult Hearing Service on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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Tender

05 Oct 2021 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group, represented by NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS), is conducting a tender process for "The Provision of an Adult Hearing Service". This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is aimed at delivering support for adults with hearing difficulties. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with an end date for submissions set for 5pm on 3rd November 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and could extend for up to two years, with the total estimated value of the contract being £4,107,130. The service will be provided in the North West region of the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focused on auditory care and rehabilitation. Companies that can offer high-quality, patient-centred solutions, including hearing assessments, the provision of hearing aids, and aftercare services, would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on improved public health and early identification of hearing issues provides a platform for innovative service providers to contribute to this critical area of healthcare, potentially leading to increased business growth and community impact.

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Notice Title

The Provision of an Adult Hearing Service on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are acting on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), to obtain up to 3 Providers to deliver a high quality service for adults experiencing hearing and communication difficulties who feel they might benefit from a hearing assessment and rehabilitation including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support, in line with the National Commissioning Framework, other national guidance and local requirements. The vision for people with hearing problems is for them to receive high quality, efficient services delivered closer to home, or a more convenient location within accessible transport routes, with short waiting times and high responsiveness to the needs of local communities, free at the point of access. The key principles of an integrated hearing service, within which the Adult Hearing Service operates, is to: *Improve public health and occupational health focus on hearing loss; *Reduce prevalence of avoidable permanent hearing loss; *Encourage early identification, diagnosis and management of hearing loss through improved service user and professional education; *Provide person-centred care, and respond to information and psychosocial needs, including for the effect on partners (or service user's chosen support) of living with poor hearing; *Support communication needs by providing timely signposting to lip reading classes and assistive technologies and other rehabilitation services; *Promote inclusion and participation of people who are deaf or hard of hearing; *Compliance with clinical guidance and good practice; and *Improve the service through research and development and the adoption of new evidence based technologies and practices. Further information on the service can be located on the EU-Supply Website. The affordability limit for the total Contract (including any potential extensions) is PS4,107,130 and the Contract will be for the duration of a 3 year initial period with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years with a service commencement date of 1st April 2022. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 46158. To register on EU-Supply please log on to the following Website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. The ITT documentation should be completed and submitted by 5pm on 3rd November 2021. An advert has also been placed on FTS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b22b344d-e607-4339-b63c-b32065f536dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6458373d-231b-49ea-9b89-a580fa5c7ee7
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,107,130 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
Rachael Frank
Contact Email
rachael_frank@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1612123714

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1SQ
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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