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BLMK ICB Audiology Contract for GP Referred Adult Hearing Service

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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13 Mar 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding the contract for ENT or audiologist services in Bedfordshire and Luton, specifically a GP referred adult hearing service for age-related hearing loss for those over 55. Tagged under the "services" procurement category, this contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime, adhering to the Health Care Services regulations of 2023, rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The intention to award notice was published on 13th March 2026, marking the commencement of the standstill period, which concludes at midnight on 25th March 2026. The anticipated contract duration is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an overall value of £2,678,992, and it intends to proceed with a direct award to the existing provider following a limited procurement method without prior competition publication.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in audiology services, particularly those capable of delivering hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, rehabilitative support, and aftercare services. Businesses with expertise in healthcare services will find this procurement advantageous. Although the contract is designed for Specsavers Hearcare, it underlines the potential for similar organisations looking to align themselves with NHS services, particularly within the geographical areas of Bedfordshire and Luton. Engaging in such procurements allows companies to strengthen their position in the healthcare market, tapping into the growing demand for adult hearing services, thus fostering long-term business growth and sustainability. The streamlined procurement process could serve as a reference point for entities aiming to understand and align with Provider Selection Regime protocols.

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Notice Title

BLMK ICB Audiology Contract for GP Referred Adult Hearing Service

Notice Description

GP referred adult hearing service for age related hearing loss (over 55).

Lot Information

Lot 1

GP referred hearing assessment service, including hearing aid fitting, rehabilitative support, follow-up and aftercare services for adults aged 55 or over, with suspected or diagnosed hearing loss and no contraindications.

The ICB is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C and the approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS2,678,992 for a period of 2 years.

The dates between which the service is intended to be provided are 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 25th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.'<br/>Any written representations should be sent to agem.blmkicb.tntracker@nhs.net<br/><br/>The BLMK ICB Chiefs (Executives) gave approval of this in September 2025 at the scheduled Chiefs (Executives) Meeting. Conflicts of interests have been managed in line with ICB's Conflict of Interest and Standards of Business Conduct Policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06699f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022892-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,678,992 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS HEARCARE

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