Planning

Community audiology screening and referral service and hearing aid support service

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

04 Mar 2026 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a community audiology screening and referral programme, combined with hearing aid support services. This initiative focuses on volunteer-led services across Somerset care homes, as well as a community hearing aid support service. Additionally, a self-referral portal with an integrated hearing test will be developed. Classified under community health services, this procurement involves the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with the awarding decision planned under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Set within the region of UKK23, the future notice date for this tender is 31 March 2026, with an estimated contract value of £142,000.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare service delivery, particularly those experienced in audiology and volunteer-led healthcare initiatives. Organisations with expertise in developing digital health platforms and self-referral systems are ideally suited to compete for this contract, as there is a need for innovation and efficiency in health service provision within Somerset. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their presence in the healthcare industry and contribute to enhancing local health solution capabilities.

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Notice Title

Community audiology screening and referral service and hearing aid support service

Notice Description

The service will provide: Volunteer led hearing aid support service across Somerset care homes Volunteer led community hearing aid support service Build a self-referral portal that includes a hearing test inbuilt

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide: Volunteer led hearing aid support service across Somerset care homes Volunteer led community hearing aid support service Build a self-referral portal that includes a hearing test inbuilt This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066279
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019655-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

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