PRJ 2206 NCL ICB Community Audiology Services for the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden and Enfield

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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09 Mar 2026 at 20:50

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14 Oct 2025 at 12:01

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13 Oct 2025 at 18:16

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) is set to award a Provider Selection Regime contract for the provision of Community Audiology Services across the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, and Enfield. This procurement, classified under ENT or audiologist services, intends to enhance audiology service accessibility and reduce health inequalities. The service is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026, with contracts running initially for three years, potentially extending to five years. The procurement is in the award phase, marking the start of the standstill period, with representations by providers due by 20th March 2026. Key evaluation criteria include Quality and Innovation and Service Sustainability, among others, ensuring high-quality service delivery within the healthcare framework.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in healthcare services. Audiological Science Ltd has been identified as the preferred bidder, selected based on the Most Advantageous Tender criteria that favor competitive quality and cost balance. The contract's emphasis on innovative service delivery, collaboration, and sustainability provides a varied field for providers who excel in audiology and healthcare innovations. Suppliers capable of integrating services across pathways and effectively collaborating with system partners may find this contract beneficial in establishing or expanding their footprint in the healthcare sector, particularly in audiology services.

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Notice Title

PRJ 2206 NCL ICB Community Audiology Services for the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden and Enfield

Notice Description

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") are seeking to commission Community Audiology Services for the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden and Enfield. The duration of the proposed contracts will be three (3) years with two additional options (at the sole discretion of the Authority) to extend the contract for up to one 1 year each, equating to a maximum possible duration of five (5) years (3+1+1). This will be a cost and volume contract therefore will be subject to activity delivered alongside relevant Indicative Activity Plans. The Go live date for the Service is 1st July 2026. The contract(s) will be between the successful provider and North Central London ICB. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Barnet

The service is an existing service and will be provided by an existing provider. This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS7,319,198, or PS1,463,840 per annum. The contract term will be 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority. The contract will start on 01/07/2026 and end 30/06/2029, if the optional extension is utilised the contract end date will be 30/06/31.

Options: The duration of the proposed contract will be three (3) years with two additional options (at the sole discretion of the Authority) to extend the contract for up to one 1 year, equating to a maximum possible duration of five (5) years (3+1+1).

Lot 2 Camden

The service is an existing service and will be provided by a new provider. This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS602,145 or PS120,429 per annum. The contract term will be 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority. The contract will start on 01/07/2026 and end 30/06/2029, if the optional extension is utilised the contract end date will be 30/06/31.

Options: The duration of the proposed contract will be three (3) years with two additional options (at the sole discretion of the Authority) to extend the contract for up to one 1 year, equating to a maximum possible duration of five (5) years (3+1+1).

Lot 3 Enfield

The service is an existing service and will be provided by a new provider. This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS2,137,760, or PS427,552 per annum. The contract term will be 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority. The contract will start on 01/07/2026 and end 30/06/2029, if the optional extension is utilised the contract end date will be 30/06/31.

Options: The duration of the proposed contract will be three (3) years with two additional options (at the sole discretion of the Authority) to extend the contract for up to one 1 year, equating to a maximum possible duration of five (5) years (3+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aec2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021099-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£11,446,730 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,059,103 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 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
NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS LONDON COMMERCIAL HUB

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 1DA
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London, TLI54 Enfield, TLI71 Barnet

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Audiological Science Ltd

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