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

NHS LONDON COMMERCIAL HUB

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14 Oct 2025 at 11:01

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13 Oct 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) is commissioning Community Audiology Services for the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, and Enfield. This procurement falls within the services industry category under the classification of ENT or audiologist services. The contract, managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub, involves a three-year term with optional extensions up to a total of five years, expected to commence on 1st July 2026. Interested suppliers should note the tendering process is currently in the active stage, utilizing an open procedure with electronic submissions via the Atamis e-tendering portal, with a submission deadline of 24th November 2025. The procurement is governed by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audiology services to expand their operations within the densely populated and strategically important areas of Barnet, Camden, and Enfield. The requirements focus on delivering equitable and consistent community audiology services, aligning with the NCL ICB's priorities of early intervention, preventing health inequalities, and enhancing elective recovery waiting times. Firms adept at handling large-scale healthcare contracts with a single point of referral and robust community service delivery capabilities are well-suited for this opportunity. The contract's financial scale—with a potential maximum value of £11,446,730 over five years—provides substantial potential for businesses aiming for long-term growth and stability in the healthcare sector.

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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). The ICB has an expected envelope of PS6,868,038 (exc VAT) for the initial 3 year contract, or PS11,446,730 (exc VAT) if all extension options are used for a 5 year contract. 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(s) 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

Barnet

North Central London ICB is transforming the community audiology services across NCL. We are looking for a provider(s) to deliver: - A single point of referral for the independent sector, to support end to end referral management, and onward referral if required. This will provide a consistent access point in the community for primary care practitioners. - Community audiology services across Barnet to ensure equitable access - Delivery of a core clinical offer to provide consistency and equitable services. This will support the ICB's key priorities prevention and early intervention, reducing health inequalities, and contributes to improving elective recovery waiting times.

Camden

North Central London ICB is transforming the community audiology services across NCL. We are looking for a provider(s) to deliver: - A single point of referral for the independent sector, to support end to end referral management, and onward referral if required. This will provide a consistent access point in the community for primary care practitioners. - Community audiology services across Camden to ensure equitable access - Delivery of a core clinical offer to provide consistency and equitable services. This will support the ICB's key priorities prevention and early intervention, reducing health inequalities, and contributes to improving elective recovery waiting times.

Enfield

North Central London ICB is transforming the community audiology services across NCL. We are looking for a provider(s) to deliver: - A single point of referral for the independent sector, to support end to end referral management, and onward referral if required. This will provide a consistent access point in the community for primary care practitioners. - Community audiology services across Enfield to ensure equitable access - Delivery of a core clinical offer to provide consistency and equitable services. This will support the ICB's key priorities prevention and early intervention, reducing health inequalities, and contributes to improving elective recovery waiting times.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aec2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065125-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LONDON COMMERCIAL HUB
Contact Name
Kiran Uppal
Contact Email
hub.queries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 1DA
Post Town
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

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