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Provision of Paediatric Audiology Services - NLAG

NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust has formally awarded the contract for the provision of Paediatric Audiology Services, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, to DMC Healthcare Limited. This service falls under the CPV classification of ENT or audiologist services. The contract, valued at up to £245,000, covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for an additional three months. The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, aiming to ensure continuity and high-standard service provision at their facilities in Grimsby, UK. The contract was signed on 23rd March 2026 and follows a competitive process completed on 4th April 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for growth within the healthcare sector, particularly for businesses specialising in paediatric audiology and ENT services. It might serve as an excellent opportunity for SMEs like DMC Healthcare Limited, which has successfully secured the contract due to its ability to meet or exceed the contractual service criteria and key performance indicators. For businesses proficient in integrating services within a larger community health system and those offering innovative solutions for enhancing patient accessibility, this contract could provide a platform to demonstrate expertise and increase visibility within the NHS network.

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Notice Title

Provision of Paediatric Audiology Services - NLAG

Notice Description

PSR Direct Award C for the Provision of Paediatric Audiology Services - NLAG

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice of intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Direct Award Process C to the current Provider - DMC Healthcare Ltd, 60 Chadwick Road, Peckham, London, SE15 4PU.

The contract is for the provision of Insourced Paediatric Audiology Services - NLAG.

CPV Code - 85121240-7 ENT or Audiologist Services

The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and based on assessment of the provider against the weighted key criteria, it is considered they will satisfy the proposed contract to the required standard.

The contract will operate for an initial 12 month term from 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027 with an option to extend for a further period of 3 months.

The estimated contract value is PS195,000 for the initial 12 month term and up to PS245,000 if the full extension option is exercised.

Options: option to extend 3mths

Procurement Information

PSR Direct Award C<br/>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 - PSR Direct Award C. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 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 the relevant authority (neil.dodds1@nhs.net) by midnight on 03/04/2026. 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-0671d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039985-2026
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
SME

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
£245,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN33 2BA
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DMC HEALTHCARE

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