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title: "Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Audiology Services Any Qualified Provider (AQP)"
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# Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Audiology Services Any Qualified Provider (AQP)

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for the "Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Audiology Services Any Qualified Provider (AQP)" contract, aiming to provide comprehensive audiology services, including hearing assessments and aid fittings. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with services set to commence on 1st July 2018 for an initial duration of 4 years and 9 months, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. The total budget allocated for this project is £2.5 million per year, with the procurement method employed being an open procedure as part of the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, covering the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those in audiology and rehabilitation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, as they can provide tailored service offerings that meet the contract specifications. Companies involved in hearing assessments, audiologist services, and related therapeutic support are particularly encouraged to participate, as this contract provides a chance to engage with the public health sector and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group has sought to commission Audiology services though an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) process. The services awarded are for a hearing assessment service, including hearing aid fitting (where required), rehabilitative support, follow-up and aftercare services for adults with no contraindications, who have suspected or diagnosed hearing loss. Services are planned to commence from 1st July 2018 for an initial term of 4 years and 9 months, with a possible extension of any period(s) up to a further 2 years, as defined and at the discretion of the Commissioners. The Commissioner has a total budget available of PS2.5 million per annum. The AQP process does not guarantee any business for accredited providers. Please note the three commissioning organisations (NHS Bristol CCG, NHS North Somerset CCG, NHS South Gloucestershire CCG) have merged since the publication of the original contract notice. This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc437fbb-e262-4f30-b9d9-50427a8567d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,875,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,875,000 |
| 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 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | COMPLETE PRICE EYEWEAR; HIDDEN HEARING; INHEALTH; SCRIVENS; SPECSAVERS HEARCARE GROUP; UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; WESTON AREA HEALTH NHS TRUST |

## 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

- 29 Jun 2018 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc437fbb-e262-4f30-b9d9-50427a8567d7
- 28 Feb 2018 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1542e020-0099-49a9-aadb-a93f2b842226

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc437fbb-e262-4f30-b9d9-50427a8567d7
  29th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1542e020-0099-49a9-aadb-a93f2b842226
  28th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

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