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Audiology - Alistair Kinsey

NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

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23 Jul 2026 at 15:27

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board is procuring audiology and audiologist services for adults aged 55 and over who experience hearing and communication difficulties. The service covers the assessment and support needs associated with hearing and communication problems, under the audiology services category (CPV 85121240). Delivery is in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The requirement is a single service covering the whole scope rather than separate geographic or service packages. It is an NHS community-facing healthcare service, so relevant providers would need to understand the needs of older adults and deliver audiology support in the local area. The named buyer is the Integrated Care Board responsible for commissioning the service.

This procurement has been awarded through Direct Award Process B under the Provider Selection Regime 2023, following transition from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Alistair Kinsey was selected as the supplier, with the award recorded as active on 8 July 2026. The existing contract was signed on 8 July 2026 and runs from 1 July 2022 to 31 March 2027, including a 12-month extension from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The total contract value is £139,021, comprising a £29,126 extension value with an uplift applied in line with NHSPS. The extension increases the value by more than 25% compared with the original contract. The arrangement is an existing provider continuing an existing service.

This opportunity indicates established NHS demand for local audiology services serving older adults with hearing and communication difficulties. A credible future competitor would need practical experience delivering audiologist or ENT-related services, with the clinical capability to assess and support this population safely and consistently. Providers should be able to operate within NHS commissioning and contractual arrangements, including the relevant service standards and NHSPS-linked pricing or uplift mechanisms. Local delivery capability in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly would be important, as would continuity of care for adults already using the service. The award to an existing provider also suggests that demonstrated performance, service knowledge, established referral and communication arrangements, and the capacity to maintain provision over a multi-year NHS contract are commercially relevant strengths.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audiology - Alistair Kinsey

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This service is aimed at adults aged 55 years of age and over experiencing hearing and communication difficulties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d24a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069863-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£139,021 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORNWALL
Postcode
PL31 2FR
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Alistair Kinsey

Further Information

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