Award

NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group - Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for the Provision of Community Audiology Services

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2021 at 14:35

TenderAmendment

19 Jan 2021 at 16:32

Tender

19 Jan 2021 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group have initiated a procurement process for Community Audiology Services under the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) framework. The procurement, facilitated by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, aims to enhance service delivery to adults facing hearing and communication challenges. The tender was published on 19th January 2021, with a bid submission deadline set for 2nd March 2021. This contract extends for an initial duration of five years, potentially extending an additional two years, and will be governed under the Light Touch Regime, located in the South East region of England. The overall value of the procurement is approximately £39.2 million, categorised within the health services sector.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on audiology and rehabilitation. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care and innovative service delivery are well-suited to compete for these contracts. Providers will be able to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients experiencing auditory difficulties, aligning with the goal of improving service accessibility and patient satisfaction in the community.

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Notice Title

NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group - Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for the Provision of Community Audiology Services

Notice Description

NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") and NHS Oxfordshire CCG sought to commission Community Audiology Services via an Any Qualified Provider ("AQP") process. The aim is to provide a comprehensive and seamless service for adults experiencing hearing and communication difficulties where they might benefit from hearing assessment and rehabilitation including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support. The vision for people with hearing problems is for them to receive high quality, efficient services aligned to their social and psychological needs, delivered closer to home, with short waiting times and high responsiveness to the needs of local communities, free at the point of access. The broad outcomes required of the service are specified below: * Increased choice and control as to where and when their treatment is delivered * Personalised care; * Timely access * Benefits from chosen interventions. * Reduction in communication difficulties due to poor hearing; * Timely direct referral or signposting to other local; * Direct onward referral to secondary care as appropriate * Clear guidance and information for patients and their families * Choice of hearing intervention; * High levels of satisfaction when accessing the service; The contract length will be for an initial 5 years, with potential to extend for up to a further 2 years. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58080984-e475-4883-9e87-98645c0945c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Any Qualified Provider
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2028 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UX
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AUDIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

OUTSIDE CLINIC

ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

SCRIVENS

SPECSAVERS HEARCARE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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