Tender

NECS327 - Direct Access to Adult - Age Related Hearing Loss Service - Invitation to Tender

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Tender

15 Feb 2019 at 16:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), acting on behalf of several NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), including NHS North Durham and NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees, is inviting tenders for the "Direct Access to Adult - Age Related Hearing Loss Service." The procurement is open and follows the open procedure method, aiming to test bidders' capacity and technical competence. The tender period ends on 1 April 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1 September 2019 and lasting for three years, with an option for a two-year extension. The service will be delivered in the North East region of England and is valued at approximately £11.4 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in audiology and hearing services. Providers are encouraged to submit collaborative bids, which could allow for smaller or specialised firms to participate alongside larger organisations. The emphasis on innovative submissions further enhances the potential for business growth, as companies that can demonstrate unique approaches to delivering hearing loss services could be particularly well-suited to compete for this substantial contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NECS327 - Direct Access to Adult - Age Related Hearing Loss Service - Invitation to Tender

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS North Durham, NHS Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield, NHS Darlington, NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees and NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) who wish to commission a Direct Access Adult - Age Related Hearing Loss Service. NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees CCG will be the lead for this procurement process. The CCGs wish to encourage innovative bids therefore collaborative submissions are encouraged from providers. The CCGs wish to commission the service via a prime provider contractual model. The contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 year period. The procurement will be available to view on the Proactis portal from noon on the 15 February 2019. The basic principles of the open procurement route will be followed to test the capacity, capability and technical competence of Bidders in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 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 Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with Bidders. There will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with NECS, including submissions, will be conducted via the portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS hosted by Proactis. It is free to register on the portal but if you have any problems registering on the portal, you should contact PROACTIS by Email:Suppliersupport@proactis.com Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:00). Additional information: NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with Bidders. There will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with NECS, including submissions, will be conducted via the portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS hosted by Proactis. It is free to register on the portal but if you have any problems registering on the portal, you should contact PROACTIS by Email:Suppliersupport@proactis.com Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:00).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fad1562e-4128-4b33-ae26-0e1596f52804
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85435cfc-d613-44d6-9a42-6687cd05c147
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£11,448,436 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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