Planning

NWL0040 Community Audiology Service - Brent

NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Feb 2022 at 15:18

Planning

01 Feb 2022 at 13:15

Planning

28 Jan 2022 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (NWL CCG) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "NWL0040 Community Audiology Service - Brent." This initiative aims to enhance audiology service access for the Brent GP registered population, focusing on individuals experiencing hearing and communication difficulties. Interested providers are invited to engage by 4th March 2022, with key services including assessment and fitting of hearing aids, counselling in line with national guidelines, and aligning services with NHS standards. The anticipated delivery address is located in Brent, United Kingdom, and this procurement falls under the category of health and social work services.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in audiology, rehabilitation services, and healthcare management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with a proven track record in delivering quality health services or supporting patients with complex needs. Successful engagement with the CCG could significantly contribute to business growth and foster long-term partnerships within the healthcare ecosystem.

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Notice Title

NWL0040 Community Audiology Service - Brent

Notice Description

NWL CCG requires a community audiology service to increase access to audiology services and meet the needs of the Brent GP registered population who are experiencing hearing and communication difficulties. The provider is required to assess, treat and monitor rehabilitation services for hearing impaired people who are referred under the service provision and provide an initial assessment of their hearing problem and determine whether they might benefit from hearing aids; and provide advice and guidance to existing users of hearing aids. Key services required include: - Assessment and fitting of hearing aids. - Counselling in line with national guidance and the NWL diagnostics pathway. - Delivery of service to the standards provided under the NHS Hearing Aid services MHAS programme, in accordance with current clinical protocols specified by the British Society of Audiology and the British Academy of Audiology. The Provider will need to have systems in place to accommodate patients who have complex needs unrelated to their hearing loss, such as sight loss, learning disabilities, dementia, autism or physical disabilities. The CCG currently has a contract in place with InHealth Limited to provide the services. The term of this contract is 6 months, 1st October 2021 - 31st March 2022 (value: PS160,980.00), during which time the CCG will review the needs of the service users and consider how (if relevant) it needs to: - Secure the needs of the people who use the services. - Improve the quality of the services. - Improve the efficiency through the services being provided in a standardised NWL-wide delivery model for community audiology service. NWL CCG is considering options for making future arrangements for these services beyond 1st April 2022 which may involve looking to tender the opportunity in the future. Any capable provider may come forward by 4th March 2022 to engage with the CCG. If it is the case that InHealth Limited is the only provider capable of delivering the services described, then the CCG will look to award a further contract to InHealth Limited for up to 2 years starting on 1st April 2022. During 2022, it is anticipated that NWL CCG will be succeeded by an Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any future contract and/or procurement opportunity may therefore be in the name of the ICB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ede69340-a12a-4a2c-8f5d-eaa568034fd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed9029b1-f3a5-4262-b251-c350a8346431
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2022Expired
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
NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP
Contact Name
NWL CCG Contracts Team
Contact Email
nhsnwlccg.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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