--- title: "East Berkshire CCG - Audiology Services Any Qualified Provider (AQP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-891e52da-d014-47ce-b08a-e3f7b7592a92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-891e52da-d014-47ce-b08a-e3f7b7592a92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-891e52da-d014-47ce-b08a-e3f7b7592a92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-891e52da-d014-47ce-b08a-e3f7b7592a92.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-07-13" --- # East Berkshire CCG - Audiology Services Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-891e52da-d014-47ce-b08a-e3f7b7592a92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-891e52da-d014-47ce-b08a-e3f7b7592a92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-891e52da-d014-47ce-b08a-e3f7b7592a92.json) ## Summary NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a procurement process for the "East Berkshire CCG - Audiology Services Any Qualified Provider (AQP)." This initiative is focused on the healthcare industry, specifically providing hearing assessment services, including hearing aid fittings and rehabilitative support for adults over 55 with hearing loss within the East Berkshire region. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 12 noon on the 1st of August 2018. The contract is expected to commence on the 3rd of December 2018 for an initial period of three years, with a possible extension of two years, and has an estimated value of £2 million GBP. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering audiology services, medical equipment, or rehabilitation support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buyer is open to a wide range of service providers. Companies that can navigate the Any Qualified Provider process may find a competitive edge in securing contracts, although participation does not guarantee success. Detailed guidance is available through the In-Tend e-procurement system for interested bidders. ## Notice The NHS East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is commissioning Audiology Services through the use of an AQP. The service will provide hearing assessment services within the east Berkshire boundary, including hearing aid fitting (as required) rehabilitative support, follow-up and aftercare services for adults over 55 with no contraindications who have suspected or diagnosed hearing loss and who meet the eligibility criteria. The contract length will be for an initial three years, with potential to extend for 2 years. Note: Any Qualified Provider ("AQP") process does not guarantee any business for accredited providers. Further information will be provided in the Accreditation Documentation. The procurement will be conducted through the commissioner's In-Tend e-procurement system. More information on next steps and the procurement process in general is also provided within the AQP documentation, which will be made available through the In-Tend system. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home If you are not yet registered on In-Tend, please visit: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Registration The closing date for all expressions of interest is the 12 noon 1st August 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa07ed7c-c127-4f60-a573-6cf7cb9f2b14 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Any Qualified Provider | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33185000 - Hearing aids - 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2018 at 11:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa07ed7c-c127-4f60-a573-6cf7cb9f2b14 - 12 Jul 2018 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa07ed7c-c127-4f60-a573-6cf7cb9f2b14 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa07ed7c-c127-4f60-a573-6cf7cb9f2b14 13th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Registration ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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