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Audiology Insourcing Resource

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 09:06

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for an Audiology Insourcing Resource, which will support the hospital's audiology department. This falls under the services category and is located in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method, and the contract has been awarded to DMC Healthcare Ltd, effective from 2 April 2026 until 30 June 2026, with an option for extension. The procurement is valued at £103,535.00 and allows for renewal twice, each for a possible period of three months.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in audiology and ENT services. Large corporations in the healthcare sector can benefit from expanding their market presence by offering specialist insourcing resources that aid hospital departments. Companies with experience in direct awards and the ability to deliver ENT or audiologist services stand to gain from partnering with healthcare institutions like the NHS Trust. Such collaborations not only enhance service delivery but also contribute to business growth through established contractual relationships.

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Notice Title

Audiology Insourcing Resource

Notice Description

Audiology insourcing resource to support ULTH audiology department

Procurement Information

Awarded under Direct Award C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067080
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030699-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£103,535 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DMC HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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