Planning

Master's Level Paediatric Audiology Modules

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

06 May 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is planning a procurement process titled "Master's Level Paediatric Audiology Modules", targeting the education and training services industry category. The process is currently in the planning stage, aiming to commission three accredited Master's-level modules in paediatric audiology. These modules, set to be delivered by higher education institutions, are aligned with the British Academy of Audiology's Higher Training Scheme standards. Key dates include the tender period ending on 12th June 2026, and the procurement method is an open competition. The procurement will occur in London, with a contract period starting from 1st September 2026, lasting until 1st September 2029, with an optional extension of 12 months.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the educational services sector. Businesses experienced in delivering high-standard educational services, particularly in audiology, will find the opportunities compelling, as the contract encompasses renewing components and a substantial total contract value of £756,000. Interested companies must express interest and register via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, ensuring they are well-placed to tap into this governmental contract managed by NHS England. This initiative encourages collaborative education provisioning and promotes advancements in audiology training standards across the UK.

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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. Three year contracts with optional 12 month extension.

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 above

Visual 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 Care

Paediatric Habilitation and Family-Centred Care. 175 places over 4 years

Renewal: Three year contracts with optional 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06921e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041371-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

80 - Education and training services


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
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 May 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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