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Audiology (Adult Hearing Service - Age Related Hearing Loss)

North Of England Commissioning Support

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21 Jan 2022 at 12:10

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16 Aug 2021 at 17:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is undertaking a procurement process for an Audiology (Adult Hearing Service - Age Related Hearing Loss) service on behalf of the NHS South Tyneside and Sunderland Clinical Commissioning Groups. This procurement follows an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime, aimed at ensuring a fair and transparent selection. The service is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Sunderland and Lot 2 for South Tyneside. The tender documentation, which has been available since 16 August 2021, set the deadline for submissions at 12 noon on 20 September 2021. The awarded contracts will commence on 1 April 2022 and run until 31 March 2027, covering health and social work services within the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide innovative and effective audiology services. Businesses with expertise in healthcare delivery, particularly those with a focus on age-related hearing loss, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could enhance their visibility and credibility within the public sector, as well as contribute positively to local community well-being and support the economic objectives set by the contracting authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audiology (Adult Hearing Service - Age Related Hearing Loss)

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Sunderland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), who wish to commission an Audiology (Adult Hearing Service - Age Related Hearing Loss) service. N.B. Due to currently proposed legislation which may mean that the current responsibilities of CCGs will transfer into Integrated Care Systems with effect from 1st April 2022, the ultimate commissioner for this contract may change. The service will be commissioned in 2 lots: Lot 1 - Sunderland Lot 2 - South Tyneside The procurement route of the AQP contracts will follow the basic principles that mirror that of the open procedure to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the 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. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authorities relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. This procurement will be conducted via the NECS e-tendering system (In-tend) as such there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will be conducted via the In-tend portal. To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, please register on the In-tend e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu and follow the registration instructions. Please note that it is free to register on In-tend, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). PLEASE NOTE: Tender documentation will be available via In-tend from 16 August 2021 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on 20 September 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9c9a8a7-aa6e-4b5c-b395-bcdde2a7e4e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2aaa301-8cbf-4d27-9b40-55c0a09a534f
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Of England Commissioning Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 2YG
Postcode Area
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
Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

OutsideClinic Limited

Scrivens Ltd Group

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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