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Adult Hearing Service in Wirral

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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13 Jun 2025 at 13:04

Award

03 Apr 2025 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement of a comprehensive Adult Hearing Service in Wirral. This project falls under the health services industry category and aims to support adults experiencing hearing and communication difficulties registered with a GP in Wirral. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with an intention to award notice published on 3rd April 2025. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2025 and run for one year, concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed is limited, specifically involving a direct award due to regulatory stipulations under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. Representations regarding the award can be made within eight working days from the notice publication.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in audiology, diagnostics, and hearing aid provision. It presents a chance to engage with NHS services and expand into the Wirral area. Suitable contenders would likely include small to medium enterprises equipped with the expertise to deliver integrated and innovative hearing assessment and rehabilitation services, coupled with aftercare and support. The award criteria emphasise social value, health service accessibility, and quality, making this a promising opportunity for businesses focused on delivering sustainable and collaborative healthcare solutions. Mediscan Diagnostic Services Ltd, identified as a potential supplier, exemplifies the sort of organisation well-suited to engage in this contract due to its established credentials in diagnostic services.

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Notice Title

Adult Hearing Service in Wirral

Notice Description

To provide a comprehensive service for adults registered with a Wirral GP who are experiencing hearing and communication difficulties who feel they might benefit from hearing assessment and rehabilitation including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Wirral Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver the Adult Hearing Service in Wirral. The contract will start on 1st April 2025, expire on 31st March 2026. This is a tariff based contract with no activity guaranteed.

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 within 8 working days. 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-04fc6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032291-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Christopher Redwood
Contact Email
chris.redwood@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDISCAN DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

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