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Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of AQP (Any Qualified Provider) Audiology Services - NHS Swale CCG - NHS/SoEPS/16.276 PIN

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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Planning

09 Feb 2017 at 15:40

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS South of England Procurement Services, which is acting on behalf of NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). They are issuing a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Audiology Services specifically for NHS Swale CCG patients. This process is currently in the Planning stage, with an expected AQP Offer publication in early March 2017. The contract will begin on 1st July 2017 and will last for three years, with the option for a two-year extension. The service is categorised under Health and Social Work Services and will be located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that there are no guaranteed volumes of activity, as this is an AQP approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in audiology services. Companies that provide GP Direct Access Audiology Services or have experience with AQP models would be well-positioned to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply for this contract. As there will be regular performance meetings with the selected providers, this could also be a valuable opportunity for ongoing collaboration and service delivery enhancement within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of AQP (Any Qualified Provider) Audiology Services - NHS Swale CCG - NHS/SoEPS/16.276 PIN

Notice Description

NHS South of England Procurement Services, acting on behalf of NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (the Commissioner) will be commencing an AQP Offer for the provision of GP Direct Access Audiology (DAA) Service for NHS Swale CCG patients. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise prospective providers of the Commissioners intention. NHS Swale CCG currently commissions audiology services from two providers under separate contracts. Following a market engagement event and feedback regarding the current tariff the CCG wishes to invite providers to apply to provide GP Direct Access Audiology Services for patients registered with an NHS Swale CCG GP through an AQP model. The CCG will have regular performance meetings (quarterly) with accredited AQP providers to review performance of the service. The contract will be for three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. Please note that as this is an AQP there are no guaranteed or indicative volumes of activity within the contract. The AQP Offer is expected to be published in early March 2017. A separate advert will be published announcing the start of the accreditation process and the opening of the AQP offer. This advert will include further information with regards to the procurement and how to access the documents. The commissioner reserves the right not to proceed with the Procurement, or any part thereof, or change the requirements as necessary at any time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/989f6cb8-527f-4f08-a3b0-a67f78f21d26
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
RH10 7DP
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Maidenbower
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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