--- title: "Lincolshire AQP - Adult Hearing Loss Service (age 50 and over)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e7cf80f-ff28-4822-8bd1-653afd31b64b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e7cf80f-ff28-4822-8bd1-653afd31b64b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e7cf80f-ff28-4822-8bd1-653afd31b64b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e7cf80f-ff28-4822-8bd1-653afd31b64b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-01-30" --- # 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-b5fd17-5e7cf80f-ff28-4822-8bd1-653afd31b64b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e7cf80f-ff28-4822-8bd1-653afd31b64b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e7cf80f-ff28-4822-8bd1-653afd31b64b.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Lincolnshire AQP - Adult Hearing Loss Service" targeting service delivery in South West Lincolnshire, South Lincolnshire, and Lincolnshire East. This tender is at the 'Tender' stage and is open for submissions until 12 noon on 24th February 2017. The successful contract will commence on 1st May 2017 for a duration of three years, with the potential for a two-year extension. The procurement method employed is an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime for healthcare services as specified within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with applications invited from suitably qualified providers in the health services category. This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses specialised in healthcare services, particularly those focused on hearing support and related services. Enterprises that excel in delivering personalised care and timely assessment, such as audiologists and companies involved in hearing aid solutions, would find this tender well-suited for them. With a focus on enhancing user satisfaction and access to services, providers capable of ensuring high levels of quality and responsive care are encouraged to apply, positioning themselves to potentially secure a vital contract in the healthcare sector. ## 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_672 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 | 30 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 - 30 Jan 2017 at 09:11 - TenderAmendment - 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 30th 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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