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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 09:31

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 11:24

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust concerns the provision of an audiology insourced service for outpatient first appointments. The tender falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically targeting ENT or audiologist services. The process followed an open competition method, indicating a below-threshold procurement. The contract was finalised and became active from 26 March 2026, slated to run until 31 May 2026. This procurement activity takes place in the UK, with a particular focus on Lancashire, aligning with the Trust's regional commitment. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, served as the buying organisation, enhancing audiology services at its facility through a competitive award.

With the award granted to Your Medical Services, situated in London, this tender offers business expansion opportunities within the healthcare service sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing audiology services. Despite being below the financial threshold, the competition welcomed multiple bids, highlighting a robust interest and showcasing the project's attractiveness to SMEs. Companies with a focus on healthcare service delivery, particularly those with expertise in enhancing patient access, service sustainability, and social value, would be ideal contenders for similar future opportunities. These procurement activities, underscoring open competitions and SME participation, signify growth potential for businesses aiming to establish or intensify their presence in the healthcare sector across Lancashire and beyond.

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Notice Title

BTH Audiology Insourced Service

Notice Description

Audiology outpatient first appointment awarded under PSR Competitive Process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027679-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£19,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 8NR
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Layton
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Your Medical Services

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