--- title: "NHS Kirklees CCG: Microsuction Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-99bf0bea-72e3-4884-a9f9-f9c6fce7ce43" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99bf0bea-72e3-4884-a9f9-f9c6fce7ce43" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99bf0bea-72e3-4884-a9f9-f9c6fce7ce43.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99bf0bea-72e3-4884-a9f9-f9c6fce7ce43.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "N H S GREATER HUDDERSFIELD C C G" published: "2021-11-09" --- # NHS Kirklees CCG: Microsuction Service Buyer: N H S GREATER HUDDERSFIELD C C G Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99bf0bea-72e3-4884-a9f9-f9c6fce7ce43 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99bf0bea-72e3-4884-a9f9-f9c6fce7ce43) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99bf0bea-72e3-4884-a9f9-f9c6fce7ce43.json) ## Summary The NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group is conducting a procurement process for a Microsuction Service aimed at improving ear care access for the population of Kirklees. This service is intended to be delivered from 1 November 2021 until 31 March 2023, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement is in the Award stage, having been published on 6 September 2021. The project falls under the 'Health services' industry category, with an open procedure (below threshold) being utilised for this contracting process. Providers are expected to be mobilised by the contract start date. This tender presents opportunities for businesses in healthcare services, particularly those with capability in ear care or community health provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those equipped to deliver high-quality, accessible microsuction services in community settings. The expected activity is capped at a specified number of procedures, making it essential for interested providers to demonstrate compliance and competency to compete effectively for this contract opportunity. ## Notice NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking to procure a Microsuction Service for the population of Kirklees until 31 March 2023, with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months, using the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) route. Any provider who can demonstrate compliance and competency against the specific criteria published within the tender documents are invited to apply for this contract opportunity. The NHS supports the need to develop improved access to care closer to home as part of the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice options for patients. The need to develop a community based Microsuction service provision is supported by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence as part of a service strategy to improve access to ear care delivered at the right stage of the patient care pathway. The service aims to meet the needs of people with hearing impairment associated with ear wax. The CCG is ideally looking for up to 3 providers to cover the geographical area of Kirklees with services accessible to the whole of the population of Kirklees. The overarching aims of the service are: - To provide Microsuction in community settings including primary care (i.e., GP practices) and other accessible locations. - To provide general ear care advice and education and promote self- management prior to medical intervention. - To improve the pathway of care for people with hearing loss by removing ear wax prior to any referral for audiology assessment. - To provide equitable timely access to Microsuction in community, primary care and other settings and reduce unnecessary referrals to secondary care. - To ensure that Microsuction is appropriate, necessary, clinically correct, of high quality, with timely access - To ensure equity of access across the CCG population. The tariff for the service will be PS35 for one ear and PS60 for two ears, the CCG is intending that overall activity will be capped at 1,165 Kirklees procedures (based on both ears) during the remainder of the 2021/22 contract year, with the activity for 2022/23 capped at 2,800 Kirklees procedures. 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 will be detailed in the service specification included in the tender documents at the time of publication. Providers are expected to mobilise a service by 1 November 2021, if a provider is unable to mobilise within 3 months of the expected service commencement date of 1 November 2021 the CCG reserves the right to withdraw the contract. Please note NHS Calderdale CCG may join the service at a future date during the lifetime of the contract. Additional information: If you would like to submit a tender for this service, please express your interest by registering on the NHS Sourcing e-procurement portal website www.nhssourcing.co.uk, reference itt_5439. 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/b582eb16-b086-4504-89df-bd2d13ec1043 | | 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 | 9 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | N H S GREATER HUDDERSFIELD C C G | | Locality | HUDDERSFIELD | | Post town | Huddersfield | | Postcode | HD1 2LF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Newsome | | Westminster constituency | Huddersfield | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | CURO HEALTH; PRIMARY CARE SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS; SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 9 Nov 2021 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b582eb16-b086-4504-89df-bd2d13ec1043 - 6 Sep 2021 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d22dad1a-275a-4b2f-8f20-9ae4027d3e4f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b582eb16-b086-4504-89df-bd2d13ec1043 9th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d22dad1a-275a-4b2f-8f20-9ae4027d3e4f 6th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk NHS Sourcing, e-Procurement Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.kirkleesccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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