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05 Aug 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of audiology assessments, targeting up to 2,000 patients, under the title "CHEC Audiology." This procurement, falling under the medical hospital services category, was conducted through an urgent process as outlined by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st October 2026, and it has a total value of £782,943. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by urgent circumstances. The award was finalised on 5th August 2026, and the service location is in the region UKH16, around King's Lynn, United Kingdom.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in audiology and related medical services. Since the contract was awarded under a direct process due to urgency, it highlights the importance of readiness to respond to urgent needs in healthcare provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the supplier CHEC, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities by demonstrating agility and expertise in delivering specialised healthcare services. Businesses aiming to compete in these fields should focus on establishing strong credentials and the capability to scale services rapidly when required.

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Notice Title

CHEC Audiology

Notice Description

Provision of Audiology assessments to up to 2000 patients

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Audiology assessments to up to 2000 patients.

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the urgent process. The contract will run from 01/08/26 to 31/10/26, with a value of PS782,943.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Heath Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provision of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074253-2026
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

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
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
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHEC

Further Information

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