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title: "NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group - Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for the Provision of Community Audiology Services"
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# NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group - Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for the Provision of Community Audiology Services

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb61ef50-3d8d-44c7-9a0d-89719b7249ed

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## Summary

The NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group have initiated a procurement process for Community Audiology Services under the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) framework. The procurement, facilitated by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, aims to enhance service delivery to adults facing hearing and communication challenges. The tender was published on 19th January 2021, with a bid submission deadline set for 2nd March 2021. This contract extends for an initial duration of five years, potentially extending an additional two years, and will be governed under the Light Touch Regime, located in the South East region of England. The overall value of the procurement is approximately £39.2 million, categorised within the health services sector.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on audiology and rehabilitation. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care and innovative service delivery are well-suited to compete for these contracts. Providers will be able to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients experiencing auditory difficulties, aligning with the goal of improving service accessibility and patient satisfaction in the community.

## Notice

NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") and NHS Oxfordshire CCG sought to commission Community Audiology Services via an Any Qualified Provider ("AQP") process. The aim is to provide a comprehensive and seamless service for adults experiencing hearing and communication difficulties where they might benefit from hearing assessment and rehabilitation including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support. The vision for people with hearing problems is for them to receive high quality, efficient services aligned to their social and psychological needs, delivered closer to home, with short waiting times and high responsiveness to the needs of local communities, free at the point of access. The broad outcomes required of the service are specified below: * Increased choice and control as to where and when their treatment is delivered * Personalised care; * Timely access * Benefits from chosen interventions. * Reduction in communication difficulties due to poor hearing; * Timely direct referral or signposting to other local; * Direct onward referral to secondary care as appropriate * Clear guidance and information for patients and their families * Choice of hearing intervention; * High levels of satisfaction when accessing the service; The contract length will be for an initial 5 years, with potential to extend for up to a further 2 years. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. 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/58080984-e475-4883-9e87-98645c0945c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Any Qualified Provider |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,200,000 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AUDIOLOGICAL SCIENCE; BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; OUTSIDE CLINIC; ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; SCRIVENS; SPECSAVERS HEARCARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58080984-e475-4883-9e87-98645c0945c4
- 19 Jan 2021 at 16:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a026a7-2de8-43b3-8421-2f7267cd90d2
- 19 Jan 2021 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a026a7-2de8-43b3-8421-2f7267cd90d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58080984-e475-4883-9e87-98645c0945c4
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a026a7-2de8-43b3-8421-2f7267cd90d2
  19th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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