--- title: "Audiology Services - NHS Hammersmith and Fulham CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c25df51-85cd-440a-bcfe-fe269ef1bb12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c25df51-85cd-440a-bcfe-fe269ef1bb12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c25df51-85cd-440a-bcfe-fe269ef1bb12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c25df51-85cd-440a-bcfe-fe269ef1bb12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2018-08-21" --- # Audiology Services - NHS Hammersmith and Fulham CCG Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c25df51-85cd-440a-bcfe-fe269ef1bb12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c25df51-85cd-440a-bcfe-fe269ef1bb12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c25df51-85cd-440a-bcfe-fe269ef1bb12.json) ## Summary The NHS Hammersmith and Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is initiating a tender for the delivery of audiology services, aimed at providing a patient-centred community hearing service for non-complex hearing loss. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a maximum contract value estimated at £11,900,612 over five years, commencing 1 April 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2024. Interested providers are invited to submit their expressions of interest by midday on 31 August 2018, and they should carefully review the service specification available in the attached documents. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in audiology or related health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, as the procurement approach is designed to engage various market providers. By responding to this request for information, businesses can demonstrate their interest and potentially influence the commissioning process, thereby positioning themselves as viable candidates for future contracts in the NHS sector. ## Notice NHS Hammersmith and Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group ('the CCG') on behalf of itself and Brent, Central London, West London, Hounslow and Ealing CCGs is seeking interest and information from providers with regards to the delivery of audiology services. The aim of the audiology service is to provide a comprehensive patient-centred community adult hearing service for non-complex hearing loss in line with national guidance and local requirements. Further detail regarding the services is provided in the specification attached to this advert. Interested providers are asked to read this advert and the service specification carefully before responding to the Request for Information (RFI Questionnaire) also attached to this advert. The CCG is developing its commissioning approach for the award of a renewed AQP contract from 1 April 2019. The CCGs are considering that this will constitute an extension of the current AQP contract for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2.The total maximum contract value is estimated to be approximately PS11,900,612 over 5 years. Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement. However, responses received will help to inform the Commissioner as to the level of interest from the market and will be used to evidence a decision about a suitable contract award process for this potential opportunity. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT. Please complete the attached RFI to express your interest and share feedback on the specification by sending your response to alice.donovan-hart@nhs.net by midday, Friday 31 August 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f6077b-545c-468d-8c43-1e099e8b8bc7 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Other | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,900,612 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC1N 2TD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2018 at 08:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f6077b-545c-468d-8c43-1e099e8b8bc7 - 20 Aug 2018 at 19:10 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f6077b-545c-468d-8c43-1e099e8b8bc7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f6077b-545c-468d-8c43-1e099e8b8bc7 21st August 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2cc4f7d-9d80-469a-a660-e2b0771286cd - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95a07319-4cd3-4a9b-ac19-2d44e271c7d8 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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