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title: "Adult Hearing Service for Age-Related Hearing Loss (non-complex) for NHS Warwickshire North Clinical Commissioning Group (WN CCG)"
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# Adult Hearing Service for Age-Related Hearing Loss (non-complex) for NHS Warwickshire North Clinical Commissioning Group (WN CCG)

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17a9ff39-5eb8-41af-b47f-3824f9e43919

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for the "Adult Hearing Service for Age-Related Hearing Loss (non-complex)" in the West Midlands, with a total estimated value of £1,317,706 for an initial three-year period starting on 1 April 2017, and potentially extending for another two years. The award was published on 21 April 2017, marking the conclusion of a tender process conducted under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, aimed at providing community-based, patient-centred care for adults aged 50 and over experiencing hearing difficulties.

This contract presents significant opportunities for providers of health and social work services, particularly those specialising in audiology. Companies that possess expertise in delivering community healthcare solutions, especially those catering to the elderly, would be well-suited to participate in future tenders associated with this service. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process allows for diverse participation in delivering essential hearing services.

## Notice

The Adult Hearing Service is aimed at adults aged 50 years old and over experiencing difficulties with their hearing and communication where a GP considers they may benefit from hearing assessment and care, including the option of trying hearing aids to reduce these difficulties. It is the intention of the Commissioners to enter into a 3 year contract with a possible extension of 2 years with the preferred provider. The maximum estimated total contract value for the initial three year duration of the proposed contract is PS1,317,706. Please note that this value has been calculated based on anticipated service levels at the contract pricing tariff which was set out in Document 5 - Financial Model Template of the tender documents. Additional information: The aim is to provide a comprehensive community-based, patient-centred, adult hearing service for age-related hearing loss in line with national guidance and local requirements. The purpose of the Adult Hearing Service is to ensure: * Equitable access to high and consistent quality care for all patients using the service * A safe hearing service for patients that conforms to a recognised quality assurance tool e.g. the Improving Quality in Physiological Diagnostic Services Self-Assessment and Improvement Tool (IQIPS-SAIT). The service must also recognise published clinical guidelines/good practice. This tender was run under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f188492d-4f3f-4483-9b89-5d4b9adc9e03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,317,706 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,251,661 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECSAVERS HEARCARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2017 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f188492d-4f3f-4483-9b89-5d4b9adc9e03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f188492d-4f3f-4483-9b89-5d4b9adc9e03
  21st April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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