Planning

AQP Audiology Services for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

19 Oct 2017 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, seeking to re-commission Audiology Services for the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a notable milestone of engagement ending on 23rd February 2018. Interested parties are required to submit a provider sounding questionnaire by 6.00 pm on 13th November 2017 to express their interest in this healthcare service opportunity, classified under hearing aids and ENT/audiologist services. The geographical focus is on the South West region of England, with a transparent tender process in line with relevant regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audiology services, healthcare solutions, and related support services. Companies that provide hearing aids, patient assessment, rehabilitation, and aftercare services would find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging with NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit could enable these businesses to expand their service offerings and strengthen their presence in the healthcare market, contributing to improved patient outcomes in the region.

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Notice Title

AQP Audiology Services for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups

Notice Description

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups are exploring options on re-commissioning Audiology services. For information, the current Adult Hearing Services consist of: * Hearing needs assessment * Development of an Individual Management Plan (IMP) * Provision and fitting of hearing aids in a suitable environment (quiet, confidential, with privacy and dignity); * Appropriate hearing rehabilitation e.g. patient education; * Information on and signposting to any relevant communication/social support services; * Follow-up appointment to assess whether needs have been met; * Discharge from hearing assessment and fitting pathway; * Aftercare service including advice, maintenance, repairs or replacement of hearing aids under warranty and review as required; * Batteries, tips, domes, wax filters, tube and other consumables replacement service * Help and support to the housebound In order to inform the commissioning process, commissioners are looking to establish what interest there might be in providing such a service from suitably qualified, capable and competent organisations. Interested parties are asked to complete and return the attached provider sounding questionnaire by 6.00 pm on the return date of Monday 13 November 2017 to the following email address: scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net Please note this Early Engagement Notice has been issued purely to gauge potential interest in the service, and does not currently form part of any formal procurement process. Interested parties should note that a response to this Notice does not guarantee an automatic invitation to any subsequent formal procurement, which the commissioners will consider in due course. Additional information: The Services are healthcare services within the meaning and scope of Annex XIV of Directive 2014/24/EU ("the Directive") and Schedule 3 to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations"). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd01b00a-245a-4e3e-8685-5f684b73a3aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e1e991b-d543-4a02-8a18-5f3c16a1345a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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