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Audiology Services

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract titled "Audiology Services," categorised under ENT or audiologist services (CPV Code: 85121240). This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The procurement process, which utilised a direct award method without prior publication, is now complete, with the contract awarded to Outpatient Network Limited. The contract, valued at £114,943.32, will commence on 24th October 2025 and conclude on 31st December 2025. This 68-day service is centred in the UKC2 region, aimed at providing adult hearing assessment services, including hearing aid fitting and aftercare.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in ENT and audiology services. With a focus on quality, innovation, integration, and social value, companies that can meet these criteria stand to benefit. The contract's limited timeframe may attract smaller enterprises, providing flexibility and potential for expansion in this domain. Moreover, being headquartered in the UK region, businesses with a local presence might find it advantageous to engage in this tender, allowing them to strengthen their foothold in the healthcare provision landscape.

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Notice Title

Audiology Services

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has 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 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.<br/>Winning Bidder - Outpatient Network<br/>Value PS114,943.32<br/>Start Date 24th October 2025<br/>End Date 31/12/2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service required is for a hospital based, adult hearing assessment service, including hearing aid fitting (where required), follow-up and aftercare services for adults aged 18 or over for the registered population of the Commissioning Organisation.

This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS114,943.32 . It is a 68 day contract. Service scheduled to commence on 24th October 2025 and conclude on 31st December 2025.

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 13th October 2025. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067945-2025
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Matthew Hampson
Contact Email
matthew.hampson7@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1912131723

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTPATIENT NETWORK

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