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Paediatric Audiology Insourcing

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn Nhs Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

03 Dec 2025 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 11:19

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for Paediatric Audiology Insourcing services, focusing on clearing a backlog of 212 patients under the age of four requiring audiometry assessments. Categorised under Medical hospital services, this process targets the services industry and is located in Kings Lynn, UK (region UKH16). This Provider Selection Regime (PSR) follows the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, excluding Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and initially planned to run from the earliest possible start until 31st March 2026. The procurement stage has transitioned from planning to an updated tender stage noted on 3rd December 2025.

This tender opens up growth opportunities primarily for audiology service providers experienced in paediatric assessments and habilitations. Suitable businesses are those with STP-qualified professionals registered with HCPC and RCCP, possessing certificates from BAA and operating in accredited paediatric departments. Providers must deliver regular clinics for various paediatric audiology services and demonstrate up-to-date clinical competence through continuous professional development. Businesses meeting the outlined professional criteria stand to benefit from delivery contracts with a value of £15,000, providing long-term stability and market presence in this specialised medical service area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paediatric Audiology Insourcing

Notice Description

QEHKL have a backlog of 212 patients, aged under 4 that have been identified of hearing loss and therefore require an audiometry test, assessment and diagnosis. We are looking to insource for consultants that are able to deliver this activity on our behalf.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust are inviting tenders to provide insourcing services to deliver paediatric audiology services to 212 patients aged 0-4 years to clear the backlog.

This is confirmation of the intention to follow the competitive process.

The contract will be expected to start asap and run to 31st March 2026. Additional information: Successful bidders will need to provide evidence that they can meet the following requirements:

For Paediatric Hearing Assessments 6 months+ ( includes VRA Testing) Clinics
1. STP qualified and HCPC registered as a clinical scientist in Audiology and/or holds a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent), is RCCP registered and holds the Higher Training Scheme (HTS) certificate from BAA in Paediatric assessment 6 months+ (or Master Level HTS accredited VRA module specifically for VRA work or Masters Level HTS accredited older child assessment module for older children)
2. Working in a paediatric IQIPS accredited service and/or a PASQAT2 green light department
3. Currently undertakes regular clinics (at least 1 per week) in paediatric assessment 6 months+
4. Holds a CPD record demonstrating being up to date with current practice.
5. Evidence of a regular appraisal (at least every 2 years) of clinical competence in this area of work.
For Paediatric Hearing Habilitation/Rehabilitation (3 months+) Clinics
1. STP qualified and HCPC registered as a clinical scientist in Audiology and/or holds a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent), is RCCP registered and holds the Higher Training Scheme (HTS) certificate from BAA in Paediatric habilitation.
2. Working in a paediatric IQIPS accredited service and/or a PASQAT2 green light department
3. Currently undertakes regular clinics (at least 2 per month) in paediatric hearing aid fitting and review
4. Holds a CPD record demonstrating being up to date with current practice.
5. Evidence of a regular appraisal (at least every 2 years) of clinical competence in this area of work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059866
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079324-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn Nhs Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Further Information

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