Award

Routine Age-Related Hearing Loss Services

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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08 Apr 2025 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for routine age-related hearing loss services, classified under ENT or audiologist services. The procurement, which falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, was completed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract was signed on 28 March 2025 and will run from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2027, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The selected supplier, Alistair Kinsey Ltd, is tasked with providing hearing assessments and fitting hearing aids for individuals over 55 registered with a GP in Devon, UKK4 region.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare and audiology services. Companies specialising in hearing assessments and the provision of hearing aids can benefit from the activity-based payment model, which includes various services such as assessments, fittings, and aftercare. SMEs, such as Alistair Kinsey Ltd, stand to gain from participating in such procurements. The tender process emphasizes patient choice as a critical evaluation criterion, ensuring high-quality service provision. Businesses with a strong focus on patient care and efficient service delivery will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts within the healthcare sector.

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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 Contract will run from 1/4/2025 to 31/3/2027 with a 2 year extension option. This is an existing service and this award is to an existing supplier for NHS Devon.

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-04ff29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013789-2025
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 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
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

ALISTAIR KINSEY

Further Information

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