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UKAS Accreditation Assessment

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Aug 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Bracknell, United Kingdom, pertains to the "UKAS Accreditation Assessment" aimed at Audiology services. This procurement, categorised under system quality assurance assessment and review services, forms part of a larger quality assurance scheme recommended by NHS England and the British Academy of Audiology. Having reached the Award stage, the procurement was executed through a direct method without competition given its below-threshold classification. The contract commenced on 22nd July 2025 and is active until 21st July 2026.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in service provision, particularly in the healthcare quality assurance sector. Large-scale enterprises with a focus on quality assessment in medical services can leverage this contract to reinforce their credibility and expand their client base. The specific focus on Audiology services aligns with professional body recommendations, presenting a niche segment with promising prospects for enterprises capable of delivering stringent quality assurance requirements. The direct procurement method provides a stable, long-term commitment with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, making it ideal for established firms looking to solidify their presence within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

UKAS Accreditation Assessment

Notice Description

UKAS Accreditation Assessment. Quality assurance scheme run by UKAS known as IQIPS - this is the only such scheme for Audiol-ogy services to externally provide quality assurance and is recommended by NHS England and the British Academy of Audiology (professional body).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058489
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047402-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,503 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 2UT
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Bullbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKAS

Further Information

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