Award

QHM-2025-8951 Audiology Service

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 10:25

TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2025 at 10:54

TenderUpdate

15 Aug 2025 at 15:39

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 19:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has successfully awarded the contract for the 'QHM-2025-8951 Audiology Service', classified under 'ENT or audiologist services', to an existing provider. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a Direct Award Process C. The contract commences on 1st April 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £8,107.00. The procurement method was 'limited', without pre-publication of a call for competition, and the process confirmed compliance with the Provider Selection Regime requirements, managing conflicts of interest effectively. The services will be delivered in the UKC region, specifically from Sunderland, offering audiology services throughout the duration of the contract.

The awarded contract for audiology services presents a concentrated opportunity for businesses with expertise in the healthcare sector, particularly those providing ENT or audiologist services. This tender, with services delivered in the north-east region of England, is ideal for established providers aiming to strengthen their portfolio within NHS frameworks. The implications for business growth include reinforcing the existing service reputation and securing a foothold in the public health sector. Moreover, businesses with previous experience and a focus on quality and cost efficiency are particularly well-positioned to leverage this contract for further opportunities within this specialised field.

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Notice Title

QHM-2025-8951 Audiology Service

Notice Description

Audiology Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Audiology Service 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 PS8107. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/07/2026 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 15th August 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-0580f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057251-2025
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
£8,107 Under £100K

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

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