--- title: "Lincolshire AQP - Adult Hearing Loss Service (age 50 and over)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-431942bd-1eed-42ad-8073-47019fda1d5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-431942bd-1eed-42ad-8073-47019fda1d5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-431942bd-1eed-42ad-8073-47019fda1d5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-431942bd-1eed-42ad-8073-47019fda1d5d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-01-27" --- # Lincolshire AQP - Adult Hearing Loss Service (age 50 and over) Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-431942bd-1eed-42ad-8073-47019fda1d5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-431942bd-1eed-42ad-8073-47019fda1d5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-431942bd-1eed-42ad-8073-47019fda1d5d.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is facilitating a public procurement process for the 'Lincolnshire AQP - Adult Hearing Loss Service' targeted at individuals aged 50 and over, focusing on healthcare services in the East Midlands region. This tender is currently in the planning stage and is scheduled to close at 12 noon on 24th February 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2017, lasting for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Interested providers must follow an open procurement method as outlined in the tender documentation. This opportunity holds significant potential for businesses involved in healthcare provision, particularly those specialising in audiology and related services. Companies that can deliver personalised care, timely assessments, and ongoing support will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on user satisfaction and the provision of services closer to home indicates a growing market for innovative and responsive healthcare solutions, making this a suitable prospect for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the qualification criteria. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS South West Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (SWLCCG) acting as Lead Commissioner on behalf of the Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Groups ( South Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire East and Lincolnshire West CCG's) is inviting suitably qualified providers to deliver Adult Hearing Services initially across South West Lincolnshire, South Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire East CCGs under an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) process. At this stage Lincolnshire West CCG is taking part in the procurement but may not go ahead with contract award for this service but is included within this tender to enable participation at a later date should the need arise. The contract is for a period of 3 years from 1st May 2017 with an option of a further two years. The ITT is now available on Bravo reference itt_669 and the closing date is 12 noon on 24th February 2017. The broad outcomes required of the service are specified below: Increased choice and control for service users as to where and when their treatment is delivered - providing on-going care closer to home; Personalised care for all service users accessing the service; Timely access to hearing assessment, and a range of support services including hearing aid fitting, follow-up and on-going aftercare; High proportion of service users continuing to benefit from the chosen intervention, including wearing hearing aids when required if they have been provided; Reduced communication difficulties for service users with poor hearing; Timely referral or signposting to other local services for support and equipment, including social services and voluntary services; Access to clear guidance and information for service users and their families about the important role of hearing in maintaining effective communication and active engagement in a range of social and work settings, including advice on the range of support available; High levels of satisfaction from service users accessing the service; Improved quality of life for service users, their families/carers and communication partners. Applicable measures relating to these broad outcomes are set out in Schedule 4C (Quality Requirements). Additional information: There is the option to extend the service for a further 2 years. At this stage Lincolnshire West CCG is taking part in the procurement but may not go ahead with contract award for this service but is included within this tender to enable participation at a later date should the need arise. This procurement process is for the provision of healthcare services which are Light Touch Regime services for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations") as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations. Accordingly, the contracting [authority/authorities] [is/are] only bound by those parts of the Regulations detailed in Chapter 3 of Part 2 of the Regulations. The contracting [authority/authorities] [is/are] not voluntarily following or adopting any other part of the Regulations. The procedure to be conducted by the contracting [authority/authorities] is as set out in the Procurement Documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad831a60-bfb9-41a8-85eb-ce70af8ecc86 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LINCOLNSHIRE | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN4 2HN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | North Kesteven | | Electoral ward | Bracebridge Heath | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2017 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad831a60-bfb9-41a8-85eb-ce70af8ecc86 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad831a60-bfb9-41a8-85eb-ce70af8ecc86 27th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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