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Community Aural Microsuction Service (Norfolk Deaf Association (NDA) - Hear For Norfolk)

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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10 Jul 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process for the delivery of Community Aural Microsuction Services, awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the PSR Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £109,188, was awarded to the Norfolk Deaf Association (NDA) for an eight-month period starting from 3rd May 2025 and ending on 31st December 2025. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically community health services, and serves the UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 regions. This contract aims to ensure continuity of service whilst an independent review of the previous procurement process is conducted.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on community health provisions, such as ear care services. Companies with expertise in providing delicate medical procedures, like aural microsuction, will find this contract relevant. The urgency and specialised nature of the contract mean skilled operators with an existing presence in or ability to quickly service the specified regions may have a competitive advantage. This opportunity, even as an urgent direct award, could build a firm's portfolio and experience with NHS procurement, setting a foundation for future public contracts in the health sector.

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Notice Title

Community Aural Microsuction Service (Norfolk Deaf Association (NDA) - Hear For Norfolk)

Notice Description

Aural Micro-suctioning service to provide ear wax removal locally, via an inter-practice referral, for more complex cases. Aural Micro-suctioning uses direct microscopic vision with a small suction tube to remove cerumen, discharge and debris present in the ear canal. The delicate ear structures are seen throughout the procedure by the clinician, so this technique is associated with the least risk to the ears and hearing mechanism.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A recent procurement exercise was subject to challenge and subsequently reviewed by the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel. The ICB has decided to complete an independent review of the previous procurement process ahead of finalising the procurement. An 8 month contract has been awarded to ensure continuity of service is maintained whilst this takes place. For this reason, an urgent award has been made for a Community Aural Microsuction Service for 8 months from 03/05/2025 to 31/12/2025. NDA will receive approximately PS109,188 for 8 months activity, based on an IAP of 81.1% being applied, calculated on last year's activity/cost.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Health Care Services Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Regulation 14 has been applied in this case as a recent procurement exercise has been subject to challenge and subsequent review by the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel. The ICB will also be completing an independent review of the previous procurement process ahead of finalising the procurement. This 8-month award will ensure continuity of service is maintained whilst this takes place. This decision provides transparency, fairness and acts in the best interest of patients and taxpayers and the decision was made by the Norfolk & Waveney ICB Executive Management Team (EMT) members on 9th June 2025 and approved by the ICB Director of Finance on 26th June 2025. No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were declared.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038839-2025
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,188 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20259 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 NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nwicb.contractsandprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK DEAF ASSOCIATION (NDA) - HEAR FOR NORFOLK

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