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Adult Hearing Loss Service in South Cheshire and Vale Royal

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) culminated in the award of a contract titled "Adult Hearing Loss Service in South Cheshire and Vale Royal." This contract involves providing health services within the specified regions, classified under the CPV code 85100000. The procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. A direct award was made to Industrial Diagnostics Co. Ltd., authorised by the Finance, Investment and Resources Committee on 18th November 2025. The contract, starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027, adopts a tariff-based model with no guaranteed activity, supporting an already established service.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of delivering adult hearing loss services. Given the direct award method utilised, companies already operating in this field, or with existing relationships within the healthcare procurement sector, would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar future tenders. With the emphasis on patient choice and affordability, businesses that excel in delivering high-quality healthcare solutions while maintaining cost-efficiency could find advantageous opportunities in such procurements, paving the way for strengthened market presence and expanded service offerings.

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Notice Title

Adult Hearing Loss Service in South Cheshire and Vale Royal

Notice Description

Adult Hearing Loss Service (aged 18 years and over)

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB is awarding a 1 year contract via Direct Award B to Industrial Diagnostics Co. Ltd. to deliver an Adult Hearing Loss Service in South Cheshire and Vale Royal. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and is a tariff based contract with no guaranteed activity. This is a existing service being provided by an existing provider.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040169-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20255 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
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDUSTRIAL DIAGNOSTICS CO LTD (LATUS GROUP

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