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Adult Hearing Loss Service in Cheshire

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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08 May 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the "Adult Hearing Loss Service" in Cheshire East, Vale Royal, and South Cheshire. The award process, concluded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The service focuses on health services and employs a "limited" procurement method, which involved a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract with The Outside Clinic Ltd commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2027. It is structured as a tariff-based contract with no guaranteed activity, and the award emphasises patient choice and price as key criteria.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those providing hearing-related solutions. The procurement process indicates that experienced providers, such as current service providers, may have an advantage, highlighting the significance of industry reputation and existing relationships with local health boards. SMEs capable of delivering high-quality patient care and managing service contracts effectively would benefit from seeking similar opportunities, especially those related to niche health services that may employ direct award methods.

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Notice Title

Adult Hearing Loss Service in Cheshire

Notice Description

Adult Hearing Loss Service in Cheshire East, Vale Royal and South Cheshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB have awarded a 1 year contract via Direct Award B to Outside Clinic to deliver Adult Hearing Loss Services in Cheshire East, Vale Royal and South Cheshire. 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 a 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-069519
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042710-2026
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
SME

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
8 May 20266 days 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

THE OUTSIDE CLINIC

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