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QHM-2025-8366 Specsavers Hearcare

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 10:16

TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2025 at 10:14

TenderUpdate

15 Aug 2025 at 15:37

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, located in Sunderland, UK, has awarded a contract for audiology services titled "Specsavers Hearcare" under the CPV classification "ENT or audiologist services". The procurement process, finalised through Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime, is in the Award stage. It bypasses traditional Public Contracts Regulations, adhering instead to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a contract value of £358,746.00 commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities primarily for large-scale operations specialising in audiology services within the UK. Given its industry-specific nature, companies with substantial experience in healthcare, particularly those experienced in meeting stringent NHS criteria, such as Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited, are ideally suited to meet the contract's requirements. The focus on direct awards without a prior call for competition underlines the importance of holding pre-established contracts or significant expertise in meeting healthcare criteria established by the NHS.

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Notice Title

QHM-2025-8366 Specsavers Hearcare

Notice Description

Audiology

Lot Information

Lot 1

Audiology The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS358746. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

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 decision makers by midnight on 15/08/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0580af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057244-2025
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
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
£358,746 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 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 NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS HEARCARE GROUP

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