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Adult Community Audiology Service for Hearing Loss (Non-Complex) - BSOLICB_Specsavers_2024-26 Audiology

NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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15 Aug 2025 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Adult Community Audiology Service for Hearing Loss (Non-Complex) to Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited. This contract, valued at approximately £5,024,688.89, will span from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2026 and involves delivering audiology services tailored for adults with age-related hearing loss across various locations, including rural areas. The procurement process was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which does not involve the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement stage was the Award, with a standstill period starting on 15 August 2025, allowing for representations until its conclusion.

This tender represents a viable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and audiology services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and socially valuable services. Companies that can demonstrate excellence in quality and service integration, along with a focus on reducing inequalities and supporting rural health access, will find this contract particularly suited to their strengths. As the procurement method was a direct award process, future procurements of a similar nature might allow qualified new entrants to position themselves as potential suppliers if they align with the outlined criteria. Engaging in such contracts can significantly boost business growth and market presence in the healthcare services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Community Audiology Service for Hearing Loss (Non-Complex) - BSOLICB_Specsavers_2024-26 Audiology

Notice Description

The service required is for a community based, adult hearing assessment service, including hearing aid fitting (where required), follow-up and aftercare services for adults aged 18 or over with suspected or diagnosed age related hearing loss for the registered population of the Commissioning Organisation ensuring delivery of provision in a variety of hard to reach and rural areas as specified by the commissioner. This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS5,024,688.89. It is a 24-month contract. Service scheduled to commence on 1st October 2024 and conclude on 30th September 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

"The service required is for a community based, adult hearing assessment service, including hearing aid fitting (where required), follow-up and aftercare services for adults aged 18 or over with suspected or diagnosed age related hearing loss for the registered population of the Commissioning Organisation ensuring delivery of provision in a variety of hard to reach and rural areas as specified by the commissioner. This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS5,024,688.89. It is a 24-month contract. Service scheduled to commence on 1st October 2024 and conclude on 30th September 2026

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on 15h August 2025. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049038-2025
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
SME

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
£5,024,688 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 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 BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1TT
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited

Further Information

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