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

NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group

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Award

01 Oct 2021 at 15:35

TenderUpdate

20 Jan 2021 at 08:21

Tender

19 Jan 2021 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group, alongside the NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, has undertaken a public procurement process for Community Audiology Services through an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) approach. This contract, designated WA9248, falls under the health services category and is structured to last for an initial period of five years, with a potential extension of two additional years. The procurement stage is currently complete, having adhered to the open procedure as governed by the Light Touch Regime set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with the deadline for bid submissions having been 2nd March 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in audiology and related support services. Companies that can provide high-quality, efficient healthcare options—especially those aligned with community needs and that offer timely access and personalised care—will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers across the spectrum, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger health providers, may all find a suitable role in contributing to the seamless delivery of audiology services aimed at enhancing patient care in the community.

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Notice Title

Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group and 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 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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).

Options: The contract includes an option for extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024479-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,034,225 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,034,225 £10M-£100M
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
13 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group
Additional Buyers

NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group

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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Audiological Science Ltd

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Cirrus House, 10 Experian Way, Nottingham, NG2 1EP

Outside Clinic

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Scrivens Ltd

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