--- title: "Direct Access Adult Hearing Services - Audiology Services for HAST and STEE CCGs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f7f38e9-d04c-4e3e-aaf8-d4fe69f48008" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f7f38e9-d04c-4e3e-aaf8-d4fe69f48008" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f7f38e9-d04c-4e3e-aaf8-d4fe69f48008.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f7f38e9-d04c-4e3e-aaf8-d4fe69f48008.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS HARTLEPOOL AND STOCKTON-ON-TEES CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2018-01-15" --- # Direct Access Adult Hearing Services - Audiology Services for HAST and STEE CCGs Buyer: NHS HARTLEPOOL AND STOCKTON-ON-TEES CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f7f38e9-d04c-4e3e-aaf8-d4fe69f48008 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f7f38e9-d04c-4e3e-aaf8-d4fe69f48008) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f7f38e9-d04c-4e3e-aaf8-d4fe69f48008.json) ## Summary The NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees Clinical Commissioning Group has recently completed the procurement of Direct Access Adult Hearing Services, specifically Audiology Services, through an open tender process. This procurement, initiated by North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), aimed to provide services for Hartlepool and Stockton on Tees CCGs and was structured under the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) method, requiring providers to meet specified competency standards. Key dates in this process include the tender period that concluded on 27 October 2017, while the awarded contract is effective from 12 May 2018 until 11 May 2019. All services will be delivered in the North East region of England within the healthcare and social work sector. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in audiology and health services, particularly those that meet NHS standards. Businesses that are either small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to consider participation, as they are eligible under the AQP process. The availability of two lots provides a strategic advantage, allowing providers to bid for one or both opportunities, potentially leading to increased service provision and business growth for successful bidders in the healthcare sector. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS South Tees CCG and NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees CCG who wish to procure Direct Access Adult Hearing Services - Audiology Services.The service was commissioned using the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) process. In securing services under the AQP process, assurance of competence, quality and safety standards is required. Any provider will be eligible to join the qualified provider list subject to demonstrating competency against specified criteria. Qualified providers were expected to deliver the service under the NHS Standard Contract. As a qualified provider there are no levels of guaranteed activity. Payment is made based on actual provision and outcomes.The opportunity was available in 2 Lots, providers could apply for 1 or both lots. Lot 1 Hartlepool and Stockton on Tees CCG and Lot 2 South Tees CCG. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5858286-cc24-4180-a29b-60eb24a4d2b7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 11 May 2018 - 11 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1 | | 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 HARTLEPOOL AND STOCKTON-ON-TEES CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | BILLINGHAM, CLEVELAND | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS23 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Billingham Central | | Westminster constituency | Stockton North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | COMPLETE PRICE EYEWEAR T/A THE OUTSIDE CLINIC; MINOR OPS; NORTH TEES AND HARTLEPOOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; SCRIVENS; SOUTH TEES HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; SPECSAVERS HEARCARE GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2018 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5858286-cc24-4180-a29b-60eb24a4d2b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5858286-cc24-4180-a29b-60eb24a4d2b7 15th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN150453 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.hartlepoolandstocktonccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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