Award

Insourcing of Audiology Services

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

26 Feb 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the insourcing of audiology services, specifically focusing on the provision of adult audiology hearing assessments and device fitting. This contract falls under the industry category of ENT or audiologist services and pertains to healthcare services within the UKC region. The contract, awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was executed without prior publication for competition, and has a total value of £49,000 excluding VAT. The contract period spans from 15th February 2025 to 31st March 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in audiology and clinical support services, to enhance their portfolio by partaking in public sector contracts. Companies that can offer efficient and quality audiology services, ensuring additional capacity to reduce waiting times, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The awarded supplier, Health Now, signifies the Trust's commitment to leveraging experienced and capable service providers to address public health needs effectively.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Audiology Services

Notice Description

Insourcing provision for Adult Audiology hearing assessment and device fitting

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Services -Insourcing of Audiology Services is required to support additional capacity and reduce long waiting times. Contract Award Statement - this award has been made following a call-off from the NHS SBS Insourcing of Clinical Support Services framework ref: SBS10203. Contract Value - the approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS49000 excluding VAT. Contract period - 15.02.25 - 31.03.25 This is a new service with a new provider.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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-04e823
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007304-2025
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
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20251 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
GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Lynne Symington
Contact Email
lynne.symington@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1914452801

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6RE
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH NOW

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