--- title: "NHS North Kirklees CCG: Microsuction Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c460c57f-d62a-493f-ad6b-b1d49815e9ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c460c57f-d62a-493f-ad6b-b1d49815e9ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c460c57f-d62a-493f-ad6b-b1d49815e9ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c460c57f-d62a-493f-ad6b-b1d49815e9ec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH KIRKLEES CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2020-02-26" --- # NHS North Kirklees CCG: Microsuction Service Buyer: NORTH KIRKLEES CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c460c57f-d62a-493f-ad6b-b1d49815e9ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c460c57f-d62a-493f-ad6b-b1d49815e9ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c460c57f-d62a-493f-ad6b-b1d49815e9ec.json) ## Summary The North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is initiating a tender for the Microsuction Service, which aims to provide ear care services for residents of North Kirklees. This contract is set to begin on 1 April 2020 and will last for 12 months, with an option to extend for an additional year. The tender period closes on 19 March 2020, and interested providers are encouraged to register their interest by this date. The service will be centred in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, targeting health services related to ear care. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can provide microsuction treatment and general ear care. Companies that demonstrate compliance with the specified criteria may find this a suitable fit, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) keen on expanding their service offerings in primary and community care settings. The successful provider will not only contribute to improved patient care but also have the potential for a well-capped annual activity level of 2,600 treatments. ## Notice North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking to procure a microsuction service for the population of North Kirklees for 12 months, with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months from the 1 April 2020. Any provider who can demonstrate compliance and competency against the specified 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 if the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice options for patients. The need to develop a community based microsuction provision is supported by National Institute of Clinic of 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 the people with hearing impairment associated with ear wax. The service will operate from a central location within North Kirklees to be identified by the successful Provider. The overarching aims of the service are: * To provide microsuction in primary care (GP practices) and the community. * 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 primary care and community 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, PS60 for two ears, the activity will be capped for this service at 2,600 per annum. The payment information will be detailed in the service specification included in the tender documents at the time of publication. Additional information: It is anticipated that this tender will open 27 February 2020. 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_5114. 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/d349cc6f-00dd-45a6-89a3-247b08073b5c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH KIRKLEES CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2020 at 21:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d349cc6f-00dd-45a6-89a3-247b08073b5c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d349cc6f-00dd-45a6-89a3-247b08073b5c 26th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk NHS Sourcing e-procurement portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.northkirkleesccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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