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title: "Auditory Brainstem Implantation in children (ABI) - 2 providers"
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# Auditory Brainstem Implantation in children (ABI) - 2 providers

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c3905bc-a234-45ae-b335-639c6df37aad

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## Summary

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a procurement process titled "Auditory Brainstem Implantation in children (ABI) - 2 providers." The procurement falls within the health and social work services sector, specifically aimed at delivering highly specialised services for children with profound deafness due to congenital abnormalities. The deadline for submissions was on 28 June 2018, and the contract period commenced on 1 October 2018, running for three years with an option to extend for an additional year.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in paediatric neurosurgery, audiology, and rehabilitation. Providers capable of delivering comprehensive assessments and multi-disciplinary support for children diagnosed for auditory brainstem implantation would be well-suited to compete. With an estimated annual agreement value of approximately £350,000 per contract, there is substantial room for business growth through successful engagement in this tender process.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England - Specialised Commissioning is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Auditory Brainstem Implantation in children (ABI). The key objectives of the Procurement are: to commission the Service(s) to serve the population of England and relates to children as defined in the service specifications. NHS England's over-arching aims are: * Establish a new service for the provision of auditory brainstem implants for children with congenital abnormalities of the auditory nerves or cochleae with profound deafness. * Support the development of clinical expertise and experience in the assessment and treatment of children with congenital abnormalities of the auditory nerves or cochleae with profound deafness * Ensure appropriate outcome reporting, monitoring and clinical governance structures are in place for the provision of this highly specialised service. Service Scope: The service will be provided for children (aged 5 and under). These children would normally be referred to this highly specialised service by a local auditory implant centre, where, following initial assessment, they are considered unlikely to gain adequate benefit from conventional well-fitted hearing aids or cochlear implant. Following referral, all children will undergo further comprehensive assessment by as specialist multi-disciplinary team to assess suitability for auditory brainstem implantation (ABI). It is anticipated that up to 15 children may be referred to the service each year, with up to ten continuing to surgery. The service will need to be based in a paediatric auditory implant centre, and have the following key dependent services available on-site (as described in the service specification): - Assessment: Radiology; Paediatric cardiology; Paediatric neurology; Paediatric clinical psychology - Surgery: Paediatric neurosurgery; Paediatric intensive care; Neurophysiology - Follow-up and Rehabilitation: Radiology assessment; Paediatric Audiology; Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy. The contract will be 'Cost and Volume', based on an agreed tariff package price as outlined in the tender documentation. It is anticipated that the service provision resultant of this procurement will have an estimated annual agreement value of circa PS350k per contract (per provider). This is based on the agreed tariff per patient and anticipated patient numbers. As a result of the procurement, two contracts will be awarded. Each contract will be for a period of 3 (three) years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the contract for up to a further 1 (one) year, Deadline for submission: 28 June 2018 at 5pm. To access the tender documentation and submit a tender please visit https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk -project_1022; itt_1000. Additional information: Deadline for submission: 28 June 2018 at 5pm. To access the tender documentation and submit a tender please visit https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk -project_1022; itt_1000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/499cb75f-3b9e-4a69-902e-58871d5127b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - One Stage Light Touch Regime |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2018 - 1 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2019 at 16:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/499cb75f-3b9e-4a69-902e-58871d5127b8
- 30 Jan 2019 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/499cb75f-3b9e-4a69-902e-58871d5127b8
- 29 May 2018 at 18:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59dd4be2-bac1-4fc7-8d11-77011266135c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/499cb75f-3b9e-4a69-902e-58871d5127b8
  18th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59dd4be2-bac1-4fc7-8d11-77011266135c
  29th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07e4ffb1-2ce5-46be-a35a-15edf1e52c71
  OJEU Contract Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk

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