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title: "Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Provision for Audiology Services across Derbyshire"
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# Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Provision for Audiology Services across Derbyshire

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-341866df-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking providers for the "Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Provision for Audiology Services across Derbyshire". This is part of the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on delivering patient-centred adult hearing services for age-related hearing loss. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been completed with a contract period running from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2022. The original tender was published on 20 September 2016, with the tender period closing on 14 October 2016. The services are to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom and procurement was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those that have experience in providing audiology services, healthcare solutions, or related medical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is potential for a diverse range of service providers to meet the needs of adults experiencing hearing difficulties. Entities that can mobilise quickly and demonstrate the capacity to deliver high-quality services closer to communities will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, there will be a new opportunity for entries after the 3-year re-accreditation cycle, potentially allowing more providers to join the market.

## Notice

The Commissioners are looking for suitably qualified and capable providers who have experience of delivering Audiology services across Derbyshire and the ability to deliver a comprehensive patient-centred direct access adult hearing service for age related hearing loss in line with national guidance and local requirements. The vision for people with age related hearing problems is for them to receive, high quality, efficient services delivered closer to home, with short waiting times and high responsiveness to the needs of local communities, free at the point of access. The Direct Access Adult Hearing Service is aimed at adults, who are in the inclusion criteria, experiencing difficulties with their hearing and communication who feel they might benefit from hearing assessment and care, including the option of trying hearing aids to reduce these difficulties. This service is being offered to the market utilising an Any qualified Provider (AQP)process. It is essential that interested providers must be able to demonstrate an ability to mobilise the service provision to ensure a service commencement date of 01.04.2017. Under the terms of an a AQP, no activity is guaranteed and is therefore entered into as a zero value, zero volume contract. Payment is based on activity only, as identified within the schedule of rates (please refer to ITT documentation for details). Service contract is 5 years in duration, however it is subject to a 3 year re-accreditation process for all providers. A new window of opportunity will be opened at year 3 to allow any new entrants an opportunity to apply under the AQP process. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal 'Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU Procurement Portal' in this procurement exercise. To access (please see web link below): https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html To register on the portal: -- From the portal (Arden and GEM Bravo) Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link -- Accept the terms and conditions for using the portal -- Complete your organisation and personal details -- Choose a memorable user name and submit -- You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage). To Express Interest in the ITT: -- Login with your unique user name and password -- From the suppliers reserved area click 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' -- This is a repository of all ITTs open to any registered supplier. Select ITT_543 -- AQP Audiology Service across Derbyshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4149c0-8eab-4636-91e2-43eb39028439 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BURTON HOSPITALS NHS FT; CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; COMPLETE PRICE EYEWEAR LTD T/AS THE OUTSIDE CLINIC; MEDISCAN DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES; SCRIVENS OPTICIANS; SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 27 Dec 2017 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4149c0-8eab-4636-91e2-43eb39028439
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2060e18b-03e8-4bfc-8852-855b746391d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4149c0-8eab-4636-91e2-43eb39028439
  27th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2060e18b-03e8-4bfc-8852-855b746391d0
  20th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html?_ncp=1474367927682.263-1
  Arden GEM CSU Bravo Solution portal

## Notice URLs

- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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