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Community audiology screening and referral service and hearing aid support service

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

21 May 2026 at 09:53

TenderUpdate

20 May 2026 at 14:44

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has recently awarded a contract for the provision of community audiology screening and referral services, along with a hearing aid support service. This procurement falls under the category of community health services in the services sector. The initiative, known for its community engagement, includes a self-referral portal and volunteer-led support services across Somerset care homes. Located in Taunton, UK (region UKK23), the procurement process was concluded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the contract awarded directly to the Royal National Institute for the Deaf. The contract, valued at £142,000, covers services from 31 March 2026 to 4 November 2026, signalling the beginning of a new service with an established provider.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in healthcare and community services. Businesses providing innovative health solutions or community engagement services could benefit from such contracts, as the procurement process prioritises quality, innovation, and social value. The requirement for volunteer-led initiatives in hearing aid support services also opens avenues for businesses adept in community outreach and support. With the procurement method focusing on direct awards within existing frameworks, businesses with proven track records in delivering public health services stand a better chance of participating in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Community audiology screening and referral service and hearing aid support service

Notice Description

The service will provide: A patient self-referral portal Volunteer led hearing aid support service across Somerset care homes Volunteer led community hearing aid support service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide: A patient self-referral portal Volunteer led hearing aid support service across Somerset care homes Volunteer led community hearing aid support service This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS142,000 This is a new service with a provider the Trust has worked with in the past. The expected contract dates will be 30/03/2026-29/03/2027.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 30/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046879-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 months 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF

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