Notice Information
Notice Title
Master's Level Paediatric Audiology Modules
Notice Description
This procurement seeks to commission three accredited Master's-level paediatric audiology modules, delivered by higher education institutions and mapped to the British Academy of Audiology (BAA) Higher Training Scheme (HTS): Newborn Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Assessment; Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA, 6 months+); and Paediatric Habilitation and Family-Centred Care. Lot 1: Newborn Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Assessment (PS138,000 max value) One provider will be awarded under lot one. Lot 2: Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) for infants aged 6 months and above (PS229,500 max value) Lot 3: Paediatric Habilitation and Family-Centred Care (PS262,500 max value) Up to two providers will be awarded under lots 2&3. Places will be split equally between the two supplier, if there is an uneven number of places the first ranked supplier will be given the extra place. If only one supplier is awarded they will be awarded all the places under that lot. Suppliers may bid for more than one lot. This will be a three year contracts with optional 12 month extension. Total funding available is PS630,000 This will train up to 420 learners across all lots over the length of the contract. Price per learner per module is a maximum of PS1500. The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 12th June 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITQ. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects
Lot Information
Lot 1: Newborn Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Assessment
Newborn Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Assessment, 92 places over 4 years
Renewal: Three year contracts with optional 12 month extension.
Lot 2: Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) for infants aged 6 months and aboveVisual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) for infants aged 6 months and above , 153 places over 4 years
Renewal: Three year contracts with optional 12 month extension.
Lot 3: Paediatric Habilitation and Family-Centred CarePaediatric Habilitation and Family-Centred Care. 175 places over 4 years
Renewal: Three year contracts with optional 12 month extension.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06921e
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046497-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
-
- CPV Codes
80000000 - Education and training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £630,000 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- £630,000 £500K-£1M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 20 May 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 12 Jun 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 15 May 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NHS ENGLAND
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SE1 8UG
- Post Town
- South East London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI4 Inner London - East
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI45 Lambeth
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Lambeth
- Electoral Ward
- Waterloo & South Bank
- Westminster Constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046497-2026
20th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045757-2026
19th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041371-2026
6th May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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