D3 Tenders | Adult Non-Complex Audiology Service

Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Non-Complex Audiology Service

Notice Description

*THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ONLY* NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Birmingham & Solihull ICB are holding a market engagement event for providers interested in providing an adult non-complex audiology service in Birmingham and Solihull. The market engagement event will be held on Friday 16th January between 10am and 11am via Microsoft Teams. Providers may also request a one to one with commissioners which will be held following the initial market engagement. The Adult Non-Complex Community Audiology service is for patients over 18 years of age, who meet the eligibility criteria set out in this specification. Patients must be registered with a Birmingham and Solihull GP practice for whom Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the responsible commissioner. The service required is for a community based, adult screening and hearing assessment service, treatment including earwax removal and automated audiology in line with the GIRFT Community ENT Framework (August 2024), hearing aid fitting (where required), follow-up and aftercare services. BSOL ICB is seeking to commission full geographical coverage of provision across rural and urban areas. The Provider will need to meet the needs of eligible patients whose referral indicates: * Sight loss/dual sensory loss; * Requiring translation services including language, lip reading and sign language; * Learning Disabilities - as special test facilities and techniques are needed; * Requiring domiciliary care - the Provider must provide all parts of the service at the patient's domicile (including residential or nursing homes) where this is requested in writing by a GP. Interested parties should ensure that they submit an expression of interest in attending the market engagement event by 15th January at 1700hrs. Please express an interest by visiting: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome, and using the search functionality to search for project C408877.

Lot Information

Lot 1

*THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ONLY*

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Birmingham & Solihull ICB are holding a market engagement event for providers interested in providing an adult non-complex audiology service in Birmingham and Solihull. The market engagement event will be held on Friday 16th January between 10am and 11am via Microsoft Teams. Providers may also request a one to one with commissioners which will be held following the initial market engagement.

The Adult Non-Complex Community Audiology service is for patients over 18 years of age, who meet the eligibility criteria set out in this specification. Patients must be registered with a Birmingham and Solihull GP practice for whom Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the responsible commissioner.

The service required is for a community based, adult screening and hearing assessment service, treatment including earwax removal and automated audiology in line with the GIRFT Community ENT Framework (August 2024), hearing aid fitting (where required), follow-up and aftercare services. BSOL ICB is seeking to commission full geographical coverage of provision across rural and urban areas.

The Provider will need to meet the needs of eligible patients whose referral indicates:
* Sight loss/dual sensory loss;
* Requiring translation services including language, lip reading and sign language;
* Learning Disabilities - as special test facilities and techniques are needed;
* Requiring domiciliary care - the Provider must provide all parts of the service at the patient's domicile (including residential or nursing homes) where this is requested in writing by a GP.

Interested parties should ensure that they submit an expression of interest in attending the market engagement event by 15th January at 1700hrs. Please express an interest by visiting: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome, and using the search functionality to search for project C408877.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05faa0
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085012-2025
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 85 - Health and social work services
CPV Codes: 85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £36,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 18 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name: Michael Barlow
Contact Email: michael.barlow1@nhs.net
Contact Phone: Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality: BIRMINGHAM
Postcode: B1 1TT
Post Town: Birmingham
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location: TLG3 West Midlands
Local Authority: Birmingham
Electoral Ward: Ladywood
Westminster Constituency: Birmingham Ladywood

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