Tender

Adult Hearing Service for Age Related Hearing Loss

NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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23 Sep 2024 at 09:34

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20 Sep 2024 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board is overseeing an open tender for an Adult Hearing Service focused on age-related hearing loss. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using Direct Award Process B. The service aims to provide a thorough and seamless experience for adults with hearing and communication difficulties, including hearing assessments, rehabilitation, and options for hearing aids, with necessary aftercare in accordance with national and local requirements. The initial contract term is three years, with a possible extension of two more years. Key dates include the tender closing on 18th October 2024, with service commencement slated for 1st January 2025. The estimated contract value is £8,000,000, with services to be provided in the UKJ region (South East England).

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly in audiology or ENT services. Organisations equipped to meet the comprehensive requirements of the tender would benefit significantly from securing a long-term contract within the NHS framework. Suitable providers, including both large-scale healthcare providers and specialised small to medium enterprises, are encouraged to participate. The procurement is designed to ensure high-quality service delivery, making it ideal for businesses with robust capabilities in adult hearing rehabilitation and related support services. Submissions must be made electronically through the specified portal by the deadline.

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Notice Title

Adult Hearing Service for Age Related Hearing Loss

Notice Description

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board is seeking to appoint suitable providers to provide an adult hearing service for age related hearing loss. 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. This should include the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support, in line with the National Commissioning Framework, other national guidance and local requirements. The contract will be for an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, service commencement date of XX/XX/XXXX. The services to which this procurement relates falls within the Schedule 1 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. As such, the procurement of the services is being run under Direct Award Process B. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this process is to identify the applicants that can meet the Commissioner's needs and objectives. In securing services from providers using the Direct Award Process B under the Provider Selection Regime.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049cc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030285-2024
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
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
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 FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.cbprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
Postcode
SL4 3DP
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Old Windsor
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

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