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Routine Age-Related Hearing Loss Services

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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26 Feb 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) has completed the procurement process for the "Routine Age-Related Hearing Loss Services" contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process falls under the industry category of ENT or audiologist services (CPV 85121240) and is targeted at providing hearing assessment and fitting of hearing aids for individuals over 55 registered with a GP in Devon. The contract was officially awarded on 26th February 2025, and it will be active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with an optional two-year extension. The contracting stage is the award stage, and the procurement method was limited, specifically a direct award process B without a prior call for competition. Key service locations include Exeter and Plymouth (UKK region).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on audiology. Both new and existing suppliers such as Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited, Scrivens Ltd, Express Diagnostics Ltd, and Audiological Science Ltd have been awarded the contracts, showcasing an inclusive approach that allows for business growth and expansion. Businesses with expertise in quality patient care, cost-effective service delivery, and those capable of meeting the contractual pricing structures and service conditions would be well-suited for this tender. The contract's activity-based payment system and the inclusion of an optional extension provide stable and potentially long-term business prospects for suppliers.

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Notice Title

Routine Age-Related Hearing Loss Services

Notice Description

Hearing assessment and supply and fit of hearing aids - routine age-related hearing loss

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure routine community hearing loss services for over 55s registered with a GP in Devon. An award has been made following direct award process B Contracts are awarded with no minimum contract value and paid on an activity basis. Contract pricing (excl VAT): - Assessment PS53 - Assess and fit one aid + 3yr follow up PS282.67 - Assess and fit 2 aids + 3 year follow up PS365.34 - Annual Aftercare (after 3rd year) PS25 - Replacement Aids PS59.49 The Contracts will run from 1/4/2025 to 31/3/2027 with a 2 year extension option. This is an existing service. Contracts have been awarded to a mix of existing and new suppliers - details below.

Options: Extension option of up to 2 years included in the contract

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e819
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007288-2025
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months 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 DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AUDIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

EXPRESS DIAGNOSTICS

SCRIVENS

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES

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