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FHFT- C- Audiology

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Feb 2026 at 16:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, located in Frimley, United Kingdom, has concluded the awarding stage of its procurement process for an audiology service contract titled "FHFT- C- Audiology". This contract encompasses full audiology services across Frimley, Fleet, Farnham, and Aldershot, operating 48 clinics weekly, each lasting four hours. The procurement method employed was a direct award due to the unique technical reasons provided by the current supplier's experience and capacity. The contract, valued at £190,080, is set to commence on 6th April 2026 and span until 29th June 2026, with potential extensions available at the discretion of the Trust. Key deadlines include a milestone for signature scheduled for 1st March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for SMEs specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in audiology and ENT support. Outpatient Network Limited, a supplier situated in Coventry, has been awarded this contract, and its existing relationship with the Trust and operational capabilities in providing weekend audiology services play to its strengths. Businesses with capabilities to run consistent and high-volume clinics and deliver technical audiology services may find similar future opportunities, particularly if they can demonstrate reliable performance and adaptability within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FHFT- C- Audiology

Notice Description

Full audiology service for Frimley, Fleet, Farnham and Aldershot. 48 clinics per week to include ENT support clinics, hearing assessments, reassessments, hearing aid fitting and repairs and BAHA clinics alongside the otologist for ENT. Clinics are 4 hours long and run across all site. This is a 12 week contract

Procurement Information

The current company work within FPH at weekends and have been providing audiology support for over a year at weekends for our DMO1 performance. The team originally started working with Royal Surrey and until April Royal Surrey has been the supplier of our audiology service. Royal Surrey has now served the Trust notice to exit the service provided. This meant we had oversight and clear governance of the company coming in to complete the additional clinics.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065675
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014491-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 29 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
samantha.webb15@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTPATIENT NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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