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Audiology AQP & Non-AQP

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Sep 2025 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Outside Clinic Ltd for providing audiology services within the region, specifically in Lewes, classified under the "ENT or audiologist services" industry category. This procurement, executed through a Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, ensures service continuity from April 2025 to September 2025 during a transition period. The contract, valued at £225,000, permits a seamless transition of patient care to alternative providers starting October 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with Outside Clinic selected for their ability to maintain quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring uninterrupted patient services in the UKJ2 region.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare service delivery and innovation, particularly those specialising in audiology or related fields. Companies that excel in providing high-quality care and that can ensure service integration and sustainability could benefit from engaging with the larger NHS procurement network. Furthermore, businesses that prioritise social value and are capable of supporting local employment and environmental sustainability may find expanded opportunities for growth within the competitive health services marketplace as the NHS moves towards transitioning patient care to multiple service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audiology AQP & Non-AQP

Notice Description

Outside Clinic is a provider of audiology services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Sussex ICB has awarded the contract to the incumbent provider following Direct Award Process C for the 6-month notice period from April 2025 to September 2025. The contract is required to: Maintain service continuity during the notice period. Enable safe and orderly transfer of patients to alternative providers. Prevent disruption to patient care and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. As the only organisation in a position to deliver the service during this time, the incumbent provider is best placed to meet these needs. While other providers were identified to take on patients from October 2025, the incumbent is the only viable option for the 6-month notice period to ensure continuity of service and enable a safe transfer of patients. Decision based on ability to meet contractual, quality, and safety standards without disruption during the transition. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS225,000 over a 6-month term, from 1st April 2025 until 30st September 2025.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has now been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using Direct Award Process C.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059465
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054030-2025
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
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 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 SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Outside Clinic Ltd

Further Information

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