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Audiology Services to HMP sites

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 10:20

Award Notice
Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 10:51

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Audiology Services to HMP sites is organised by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, located in Dartford, UK. This process falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically ENT or audiologist services, and is classified as a service procurement. The procurement is currently at the award stage, following the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, and Specsavers Hearcare Group Ltd has been identified as the supplier. The standstill period commenced on 6th March 2026, with representations required by 20th March 2026. The process uniquely follows a restricted procedure method, prioritising selective suppliers with relevant geographical coverage and experience in prison environments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in healthcare services, notably audiology. Businesses with expertise in providing healthcare within secure and prison settings would be well-suited to compete. The contract's focal area involves selected HMP sites across Southeast and Southwest UK, offering potential expansion for organisations experienced in regional service delivery. With the contract value slated at £125,000, it is an attractive opportunity for providers aiming to establish or reinforce their presence in the healthcare sector, particularly under the structured framework of the Provider Selection Regime. Specsavers Hearcare Group Ltd's involvement highlights the importance of established market players competing in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audiology Services to HMP sites

Notice Description

Audiology Services to selected HMP sites where Oxleas is the commissioned healthcare provider

Lot Information

Lot 1

Audiology Services to selected HMP sites where offender healthcare is provided by Oxleas.

Following the publication of the PIN noticed it was determined that the awarded supplier was the most suitable provider under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations including having the appropriate geographical coverage alongside experience of delivering services within a prison environment. Additional information: This award is made under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations - Most Suitable Provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ae6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019774-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 7WG
Postcode Area
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Maypole & Leyton Cross
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Specsavers Hearcare Group Ltd

Further Information

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