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CMT- 1187 (South Staffordshire) Adult Hearing Service (non-complex)

NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT ICB

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TenderUpdate

29 Oct 2024 at 15:10

Award

25 Sep 2024 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) is currently in the process of awarding a direct contract for adult hearing services in South Staffordshire. This tender, titled "CMT-1187 (South Staffordshire) Adult Hearing Service (non-complex)", falls under the services category and focuses on ENT or audiologist services. The procurement process is at the contract award stage with the intention to start the contract on 8th October 2024, lasting for 12 months until 30th September 2025. The total contract value is approximately £1,636,998, covering locations in Staffordshire (region UKG24). Representations by providers must be made to decision-makers by 7th October 2024 as part of the standstill period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audiology and hearing healthcare services. Companies that offer comprehensive hearing assessments, rehabilitation, and aftercare, including the provision of hearing aids, will be well-suited to compete. With NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB seeking to maintain existing service quality and capacity, established providers in the industry that can continue to meet these standards are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract represents a stable financial commitment and a chance for businesses to establish a lasting relationship with the NHS in the region.

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Notice Title

CMT- 1187 (South Staffordshire) Adult Hearing Service (non-complex)

Notice Description

Adult hearing services (Audiology) provide support for adults experiencing hearing and communication difficulties who feel that they might benefit from a hearing assessment and rehabilitation, including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support. This is a zero based contract based on activity and local prices. The contract expenditure for 2023/24 was PS1,636,998. This notice is for a Direct Award C PSR process to commence from 08th October 2024 for 12 months bringing the lifetime value of the contract to the value of c. PS1,636,998. Under the test for considerable change this is within the permitted criteria (not exceeding PS500,000 and 25%).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: Adult hearing services (Audiology) provide support for adults experiencing hearing and communication difficulties who feel that they might benefit from a hearing assessment and rehabilitation, including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support The ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C, where the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the contract is not changing considerably. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,636,998 The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are: 08/10/2024 to 07/10/2025

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the 07th October 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a2d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035050-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,636,998 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20241 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 STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT ICB
Contact Name
Paulo Sousa-Cabral
Contact Email
paulo.sousa-cabral@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3SR
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent, TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Coton
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES

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