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title: "NHS Calderdale, Greater Huddersfield & North Kirklees CCG: AQP Diagnostics Over 55s Adult Hearing Service"
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# NHS Calderdale, Greater Huddersfield & North Kirklees CCG: AQP Diagnostics Over 55s Adult Hearing Service

Buyer: NHS CALDERDALE CCG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89bfe74f-ebb3-42e5-8294-b65fadbc3137

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'NHS Calderdale, Greater Huddersfield & North Kirklees CCG: AQP Diagnostics Over 55s Adult Hearing Service' is being conducted by NHS Calderdale CCG. This open tender aims to provide healthcare services to residents aged 55 and above, specifically those experiencing age-related hearing loss within the Calderdale, Huddersfield, and North Kirklees areas. The tender period concluded on 26th August 2019, with the awarded contracts starting from 1st October 2019 and running until 30th September 2022. The classification of this service falls under health services, with key details made available in the tender documents and through the NHS Sourcing e-Procurement Portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that are capable of delivering patient-centric services. Businesses experienced in audiology, hearing assessments, and related support services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By improving access to care and directly responding to NHS objectives of enhancing patient choice while reducing waiting times, organisations engaging in this tender could play a pivotal role in enhancing community health outcomes.

## Notice

Any Qualified Provider (AQP), Adult Hearing Service for those aged 55 years and above with age related hearing loss, that are part of the registered population across the Calderdale, Huddersfield and North Kirklees CCGs footprint. The Adult Hearing Service will offer a direct access service aimed at adults aged 55 and over experiencing difficulties with their hearing and communication and where a GP considers they may benefit from hearing assessment and care. Any provider will be eligible to apply for this AQP contract if they can demonstrate compliance and competency against the specified criteria published within the tender documents. The NHS supports the need to develop improved access to direct access services as part of the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice options for Patients. Local services will improve access to care that is delivered at the right time and in the right place. The overarching aims of the service are to: * Provide increased patient choice and control as to where and when their treatment is delivered - providing on-going care closer to home * Provide timely access to hearing assessment, fitting and follow-up * Provide personalised care for all patients accessing the service * Contribute to high levels of satisfaction from patients accessing the service * Contribute to high levels of satisfaction from GPs referring into the service * Support a reduction in social isolation and consequent mental ill health (i.e. depression and onset of dementia) * Improve quality of life for patients, their families/carers and communication partners * To continually work with stakeholders to develop and improve services It should be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded. The payment information is detailed in the service specification. Additional information: It is anticipated that this tender will open on the 3 June 2019. Once opened if you would like to submit a tender for this service, please express your interest by registering on the BRAVO e-procurement portal website https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk, reference itt_4844. Once registered potential providers will be able to complete their submission. The CCG reserves the right to withdraw this notice or to amend anticipated timelines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b05d8b-a3a9-4304-8d6b-81e348f6b048 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CALDERDALE CCG |
| Locality | HALIFAX |
| Post town | Halifax |
| Postcode | HX3 5AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Calderdale |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Halifax |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CALDERDALE AND HUDDERSFIELD NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; COMPLETE PRICE EYEWEAR; INHEALTH; MEDISCAN DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES; NOVUS HEALTH; SCRIVENS; SPECSAVERS HEARCARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2019 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b05d8b-a3a9-4304-8d6b-81e348f6b048
- 30 May 2019 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cda1b71-921e-4b3c-9782-9a8b798cea6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b05d8b-a3a9-4304-8d6b-81e348f6b048
  2nd September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cda1b71-921e-4b3c-9782-9a8b798cea6a
  30th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  NHS Sourcing e-Procurement Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk

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