Tender

Audiology Service for NHS Isle of Wight CCG

NHS ISLE OF WIGHT CCG

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Planning

17 Feb 2021 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking to contract an Audiology Service for adults aged 55 and over. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and is set to conclude the tender period on 19th March 2021. The procurement method is selective, employing a competitive procedure with negotiation. The service is required to address significant capacity gaps in routine age-related hearing loss on the Isle of Wight, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2021, initially for three years, with a possible extension of up to three additional years. The total contract value is £1,800,000 over the full six-year period.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and audiology sectors, particularly those that can provide services related to hearing loss management and support for the elderly. Companies capable of delivering efficient, high-quality audiology services or those already familiar with the Increasing Capacity Framework may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. The urgency of addressing the capacity gaps highlighted by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust creates a competitive environment for businesses that can ensure continuity and improve service delivery in this essential healthcare area.

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Notice Title

Audiology Service for NHS Isle of Wight CCG

Notice Description

NHS Isle of Wight CCG intend to Direct Award the Audiology Service for 55+ adults to Specsavers Hearcare from the 1st April 2021. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) is a regional audiology centre that provides a specialist hearing loss service and has identified that there is a significant capacity gap for routine age related hearing loss. The Trust has not been able to maintain the 6-week diagnostic target (First) during the pandemic and the fitting of hearing aids is around 52 weeks+. PHU have given short notice to all CCGs who currently hold a contract with them to inform them that they will not be able to continue with the routine element of the hearing loss service as of 1st April 2021. Specsavers are the only provider on the island that are currently offering this community service under the Increasing Capacity Framework and previously identified to undertake the backlog. The Isle of Wight CCG in the interest of patient safety with continuity of service, efficiency and need wish to Direct Award to Specsavers Hearcare to provide a new routine adult 55+ routine age related hearing loss service from 1st April 2021 for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further three years. The contract value below is for the full 6years (3+3 years)

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Isle of Wight CCG intend to Direct Award the Audiology Service for 55+ adults to Specsavers Hearcare from the 1st April 2021. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) is a regional audiology centre that provides a specialist hearing loss service and has identified that there is a significant capacity gap for routine age related hearing loss. The Trust has not been able to maintain the 6-week diagnostic target (First) during the pandemic and the fitting of hearing aids is around 52 weeks+. PHU have given short notice to all CCGs who currently hold a contract with them to inform them that they will not be able to continue with the routine element of the hearing loss service as of 1st April 2021. Specsavers are the only provider on the island that are currently offering this community service under the Increasing Capacity Framework and previously identified to undertake the backlog. The Isle of Wight CCG in the interest of patient safety with continuity of service, efficiency and need wish to Direct Award to Specsavers Hearcare to provide a new routine adult 55+ routine age related hearing loss service from 1st April 2021 for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further three years. The contract value below is for the full 6years (3+3 years)

Renewal: An option to extend is available for up to 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0293de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003191-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ISLE OF WIGHT CCG
Contact Name
Lauren Robinson
Contact Email
lauren.robinson@soeprocurement.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1489779181

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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