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24 Dec 2024 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Community Audiology services, including Adult Hearing Aids for people aged 55 years and above. The title of the contract is "Community Audiology - Action for Deafness AQP & Non AQP", which falls under the industry category of ENT or audiologist services. The procurement process was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime 2023, utilising a Direct Award Process C, which bypasses the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, for services to be delivered in Sussex. The contract, valued at £2,841,376.50, was awarded to Action for Deafness on 21 November 2024, with the initial term running from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, and the option to extend to 30 September 2025.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses experienced in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in audiology. Companies that offer innovative, value-driven, and integrated healthcare solutions are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The emphasis on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and delivering social value presents an excellent opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to high-quality service delivery and community well-being. SMEs and established healthcare providers alike can leverage this to showcase their capabilities and secure future contracts in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Community Audiology - Action for Deafness AQP & Non AQP

Notice Description

The services provided are Community Audiology, including Adult Hearing Aids for people aged 55 years and above. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Award Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime - Direct Award C) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services provided are Community Audiology including Adult Hearing Aids for people aged 55 years and above. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Award Notice (Direct Award Process C). 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. This direct award is for a initial term of 12 months, from 1/4/24 to 31/3/25 with the option to extend for an additional period of 6 months to 30/09/25. The service value is PS1,894,251.00 per annum.

Procurement Information

This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 (Direct Award Process C).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cce3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041514-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
SME

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
£2,841,376 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 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 Sussex Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Action for Deafness

Further Information

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