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Adult Hearing Services for NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board

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05 Jul 2023 at 16:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board has initiated a procurement process for Adult Hearing Services. This tender is for clinical services falling under the Health services category. The procurement entails two Lots for In-Clinic and Domiciliary Adult Hearing Services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The contract duration is 3 years with a possible 24-month extension, set to begin on 01/01/2024. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on 04/08/2023.

This opportunity provides a chance for providers offering Adult Hearing Services to secure contracts and support the healthcare needs of the local community. Businesses specialised in ENT or audiologist services are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method is open, allowing eligible suppliers to bid via electronic submission. The selection criteria focus on the suitability of healthcare providers and the tender process entails stringent performance and quality reporting requirements. The deadline for submissions is set for 04/08/2023, with the bid opening and the start of the award period following immediately after.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Hearing Services for NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are looking to procure Adult Hearing Services across the geographic area of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The services shall be provided both in-clinic and to domiciliary patients, therefore is made up of 2 Lots: Lot 1 - In-Clinic Adult Hearing Services Lot 2 - Domiciliary Adult Hearing Services The Contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 month period. The ICB intends to award Contracts to up to 5 providers per lot across the geographic area of Herefordshire and Worcestershire to cater for the needs of the entire geographic area. NHS Standard Terms and Conditions apply. The Contract will go live on the 01/01/2024.

Lot Information

In-Clinic Adult Hearing Services

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire are seeking tenders for the provision of Adult Hearing Services. Lot 1 relates to In-Clinic Adult Hearing Services. The aim of the service is to provide a comprehensive, personalised service for adults over 50 years of age with hearing loss in line with national guidance and local requirements. The vision for people with age related hearing problems is for them to receive high quality, efficient services delivered closer to home, with short waiting times and high responsiveness to the needs of local communities, free at the point of access. The Adult Hearing Service will consist of: * A hearing and communication needs assessment. * A full hearing assessment including otoscopy, tympanometry and pure tone audiometry. The offer of management options, which may include hearing aids and associated after care. * A discussion about the findings and potential management options. * A shared-decision making conversation to develop an Individual Management Plan (IMP). * Provision of, fitting, verification and validation of hearing aids, as appropriate and in line with national guidance. * Provision of appropriate hearing rehabilitation e.g. patient education. * Follow-up appointment to assess progress against goals in the IMP. * Provision of aftercare service, including supply of batteries, tubes, domes, wax filters and replacement ear moulds. This should also include advice and support. * Provision of wax removal by microsuction at any point in the pathway where its presence prevents accurate assessment, management or aftercare. This can be at a separate appointment where required, but the service should be available with the same provider of the care pathway. * Clear advice on self-care to prevent the build-up of wax is to be provided routinely. The Contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 month period. The ICB intends to award Contracts to up to 5 providers per lot across the geographic area of Herefordshire and Worcestershire to cater for the needs of the entire geographic area. NHS Standard Terms and Conditions apply.

Domiciliary Adult Hearing Services

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire are seeking tenders for the provision of Adult Hearing Services. Lot 2 relates to Domiciliary Adult Hearing Services. The aim of the service is to provide a comprehensive, personalised service for adults over 50 years of age with hearing loss in line with national guidance and local requirements. The vision for people with age related hearing problems is for them to receive high quality, efficient services delivered closer to home, with short waiting times and high responsiveness to the needs of local communities, free at the point of access. Whilst both lots have the same deliverables, Domiciliary Adult Hearing Services, shall be carried out where required in a patients own home. The Adult Hearing Service will consist of: * A hearing and communication needs assessment. * A full hearing assessment including otoscopy, tympanometry and pure tone audiometry. The offer of management options, which may include hearing aids and associated after care. * A discussion about the findings and potential management options. * A shared-decision making conversation to develop an Individual Management Plan (IMP). * Provision of, fitting, verification and validation of hearing aids, as appropriate and in line with national guidance. * Provision of appropriate hearing rehabilitation e.g. patient education. * Follow-up appointment to assess progress against goals in the IMP. * Provision of aftercare service, including supply of batteries, tubes, domes, wax filters and replacement ear moulds. This should also include advice and support. * Provision of wax removal by microsuction at any point in the pathway where its presence prevents accurate assessment, management or aftercare. This can be at a separate appointment where required, but the service should be available with the same provider of the care pathway. * Clear advice on self-care to prevent the build-up of wax is to be provided routinely. The Contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 month period. The ICB intends to award Contracts to up to 5 providers per lot across the geographic area of Herefordshire and Worcestershire to cater for the needs of the entire geographic area. NHS Standard Terms and Conditions apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03df1a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019195-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,768,889 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,768,889 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2023Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 7NS
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of, TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Claines
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

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