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NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB Community Aural Micro-suction Service

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

02 Apr 2026 at 17:59

Tender Notice
Award

22 Nov 2024 at 16:46

Award Notice
Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 17:25

Tender Notice
Planning

24 Jul 2024 at 17:52

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) recently initiated a public procurement process titled "Community Aural Micro-suction Service," classified under health services (CPV code: 85100000). This initiative aims to provide a community ear clearance service for patients aged 10 and above registered with a GP in Norfolk and Waveney, UK. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and adhered to health service regulations of 2023, distinct from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Initially planned to commence in 2024, the process included stages such as planning and tendering before reaching an award stage. Key feedback was sought during pre-tender engagement, with the amendment highlighting the abandonment of the process due to strategic organisational changes set for April 2026.

This service offer presents an opportunity for businesses skilled in healthcare and community health services to expand their offerings and presence in the Norfolk and Waveney region. Businesses that can effectively deliver services aligning with NHS Clinical Strategy objectives, such as reducing referrals to secondary care and promoting patient self-management, would find this tender particularly suitable. Engagement in this process could enhance growth potential through contracts spanning an initial three-year period, with potential extensions, aligning service offerings with broader NHS objectives and regional health needs. The estimated contract value previously outlined indicates considerable potential for revenue within a growing regional healthcare framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB Community Aural Micro-suction Service

Notice Description

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board sought competitive offers for the provision of community aural microsuction to patients aged 10+ registered with a Norfolk and Waveney GP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this project is to commission community microsuction services for Norfolk and Waveney ICB.

'This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process'.

The key aims and objectives include the following:

To provide a community ear clearance service to manage patients according to pathway thresholds.
To reduce the number of unnecessary referrals to secondary care.
To perform the agreed services within the specified timeframes from receipt of referral to discharge to referrers.
To monitor demand and ensure appropriate capacity for the service.
To encourage patient self-management and reduce routine follow-ups where not clinically indicated.
To be delivered in manner that aligns and supports objectives outlined in the Norfolk and Waveney ICB Clinical Strategy:
Objective 1: See me as a whole person.
Objective 2: Be one high quality resilient service.
Objective 3: Reduce long waiting times.
Objective 4: Act early to improve health.
Objective 5: Be reliable.
Objective 6: Tackling health inequalities.

Outcomes:
Patients have a positive experience.
Care is delivered in a convenient community care setting.
Alleviate pressure on primary and secondary healthcare services by providing an alternative, community-based option for ear care.
Patients accepted and treated within the specified timeframes.
Patients leave empowered with the knowledge to self-manage where appropriate.
Staff trained to appropriate clinical and professional. Additional information: The awarded contract value includes the optional 2 year extension.

Options: Option to extend the contract for up to an additional 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04845d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031163-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,011,175 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,011,175 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,974,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

North Norfolk Primary Care

Further Information

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