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QHM-2025-7573 AQP Audiology

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 11:21

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2025 at 11:18

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Aug 2025 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Award

04 Aug 2025 at 19:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "QHM-2025-7573 AQP Audiology" has been facilitated by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This procurement falls under the health services industry category, specifically targeting ENT or audiologist services. The procurement is set to take place in the North East (UKC) region of England. Currently, the process is in the award stage, with the contract already formalised to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026, boasting a total contract value of £1,178,227. The procurement was executed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilising a direct award process without a prior competitive tender, as it is outside the scope of the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audiological services, particularly those capable of meeting high-quality standards in line with existing contract requirements. Companies with significant experience and capabilities in providing healthcare services, especially within the regions of North East England, would be well-placed to compete for similar future contracts. As the process emphasised the continuity of service and adherence to strict regulatory criteria, businesses with a proven track record in delivering consistent, high-quality healthcare services would stand to benefit and potentially grow their market presence through successful engagement with such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHM-2025-7573 AQP Audiology

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 PS1178227. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0580e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057250-2025
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
£1,178,227 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Postcode Area
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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Specsavers Hearcare Ltd

Further Information

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