--- title: "Direct Access Adult Hearing Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-723b34a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-723b34a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-723b34a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-723b34a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Direct Access Adult Hearing Service Buyer: NHS ARDEN COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-723b34a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-723b34a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-723b34a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Direct Access Adult Hearing Service" involves NHS Arden Commissioning Support acting on behalf of NHS Redditch & Bromsgrove CCG, NHS South Worcestershire CCG, and NHS Wyre Forest CCG. This service aims to establish a framework agreement for delivering adult hearing services focused on age-related hearing loss, with the contract period set for two years, commencing on 1st October 2015, and a potential extension of up to 12 months. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with key deadlines including 17:00 on 23rd June 2015 for PQQ clarification questions and 17:00 on 1st July 2015 for PQQ responses. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in audiology and hearing aids. Companies equipped to meet the requirements set forth by NHS England's Patient Choice and Competition Regulations would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement can lead to beneficial contracts and growth in the healthcare sector, especially for providers who can effectively deliver the scope of services outlined in the tender documentation. ## Notice This procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement for Direct Access Adult Hearing Services for Age Related Hearing Loss for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period. NHS Arden and GEM CSU on behalf of NHS Redditch & Bromsgrove CCG who will be the lead Contracting Authority on behalf of NHS Redditch & Bromsgrove CCG; NHS South Worcestershire CCG and NHS Wyre Forest CCG (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver these Services. NHS Redditch and Bromsgrove CCG (the Lead Commissioner) or any party to the Framework Agreement established, does not place any obligation to commit to any value of business until which time an appropriate call-off is made for services by each Contracting Authority. Please note that call-off procedures will be published at the ITT stage. For scope of services see attached document. To express an interest in providing the service and downloading the PQQ and ITT documentation you will need to register and follow the steps: To register on the portal: https://ardencsu.bravosolution.co.uk From the portal (NHS Arden Commissioning Support Procurement services Portal Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link. Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal. Complete your organisation & personal details. Choose a memorable username and submit. You will be sent an email with your unique password. Correspondence and communication will only be dealt with through the Bravo website. For technical support in submitting your expression of interest contact the BravoSolution Help-desk. Please be advised that NHS CCGs are mandated by NHS England to apply the Patient Choice and Competition Regulations 2013 Part 2 to all procurements. The services to which this notice relates fall within the scope of Patient Choice and Competition Regulations 2013 Part 2 which will be subject to the 'Light Touch regime' and is subject to enactment by Government and subject to adoption by April 2016. Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authorities intend to hold themselves bound by the full Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Regulation 74.The Commissioners will carry out all procurements in accordance with the principles and governance of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Regulation 74. The Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is to be published on Bravo Procurement Portal on Tuesday 2nd June 2015, PQQ clarification questions must be submitted by 17:00 Tuesday 23rd June 2015 and the deadline for PQQ responses is 17:00 Wednesday 1st July 2015. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) and associated documentation will be issued to shortlisted Providers on Wednesday 15th July 2015 with a return date of Monday 10th August 2015. Note these times and dates are indicative and may be subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32193ea-6bd8-4894-8753-fb6264ea1ec7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2015 - 30 Sep 2017 | | 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 COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | WARWICK | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV34 4DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 33185000 - Hearing aids - 85100000 - Health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32193ea-6bd8-4894-8753-fb6264ea1ec7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32193ea-6bd8-4894-8753-fb6264ea1ec7 2nd June 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efcc7f10-bbd2-4308-9c97-548e8a218c77 Scope of Services ## Notice URLs - http://ardencsu.bravosolution.co.uk - https://ardencsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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