Tender

BTH Audiology Insourced Service

BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage an insourced service supplier for audiology outpatient first appointments, within the region UKD4, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on ENT or audiologist services, and is conducted through an open competition below the threshold. The tender process is currently active with a submission deadline set for 13th December 2025 and final enquires accepted up to 27th November 2025. The contract award is anticipated to commence on 19th January 2026 and run until 31st March 2026, with potential renewal options available. Interested parties can find more information and submit their bids via the designated eTendering portal.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly those offering audiology expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) within Lancashire will find this procurement advantageous due to its reserved participation policy. The contract, valued at £50,000 GBP, requires suppliers to demonstrate both legal and financial viability, with a focus on value, quality, service sustainability, access improvement, and social value. Companies meeting these criteria and wishing to expand their footprint in the healthcare services sector are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BTH Audiology Insourced Service

Notice Description

Audiology outpatient first appointment awarded under PSR Competitive Process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073678-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Laura Topping
Contact Email
laura.topping@elht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 8NR
Post Town
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

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