--- title: "NHS West Hampshire Community Adult Audiology AQP" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc607bff-f5da-4df5-8724-700faa825874" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc607bff-f5da-4df5-8724-700faa825874" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc607bff-f5da-4df5-8724-700faa825874.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc607bff-f5da-4df5-8724-700faa825874.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES (COMMISSIONING SUPPORT)" published: "2017-02-28" --- # NHS West Hampshire Community Adult Audiology AQP Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES (COMMISSIONING SUPPORT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc607bff-f5da-4df5-8724-700faa825874 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc607bff-f5da-4df5-8724-700faa825874) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc607bff-f5da-4df5-8724-700faa825874.json) ## Summary The South of England Procurement Services (Commissioning Support) is initiating a procurement process for the "NHS West Hampshire Community Adult Audiology AQP" aimed at delivering adult hearing aid provision services. This initiative will re-open the qualification process for locally qualified providers to encompass services for all adult patients aged 19 years and above in West Hampshire. The procurement is currently in the Planning stage, with a tender period that ends on 31st March 2017. A Market Warming Event is scheduled for 8th March 2017 at Wells Place Centre, Eastleigh, Hampshire, to engage potential suppliers and refine the service specification. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in audiology and rehabilitation services, to establish or expand their market presence in the West Hampshire area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate in the procurement process, especially those experienced in providing direct access audiometry and hearing aid fitting services. Engaging with the Market Warming Event will allow businesses to gain insights into the requirements and expectations of the contracting authority before the full tender is released. ## Notice West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group intends to procure delivery of adult hearing aid provision services. This process includes re opening of the over 55 age related hearing loss LQP and additional activity for 19 years and over. The activity includes direct access Audiometry or GP direct hearing assessment, for patients 19 years and over. Current locally qualified providers for West Hampshire Audiology Services do not need to apply. Direct access audiometry or GP direct hearing assessment, 19 years and over; Fitting of Hearing Aid (s), adult - routine or complex; Follow-up, Adult, Face to Face (hearing aid related); Aftercare (hearing aids); Follow-up, Non Face to Face (hearing aid related); Rehabilitative Audiology Service; and One to One - Adult Hearing aids. As indicated above, the intention is to re-open the locally qualified provider accreditation process to include the requirement for a service to all adult patients. Details of this procurement will be advised in the near future on the South of England Procurement Portal (In-Tend). All info will be available on the portal under the following link; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning. The Market Warming Event (MWE) will be held on the Wednesday, 8th of March starting at 11.45am - 1pm at Wells Place Centre, Wells Place, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5LJ. The contracting authority wishes to engage with the market in order to form the final Audiology AQP specification. Access to the Portal to register attendance; Organisations, who wish to attend this Market Warming Event, must be registered on the South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS) eTendering Portal "In-tend". If you are not already a registered supplier on our portal, you must sign up (free of charge) on In-Tend using the following guide. Instructions for Registering on the SoEPS Commissioning Support In-tend e-Tendering Portal 1. Browse to the SoEPS Commissioning Support portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning 2. Click the "Register" link on the left-hand side of the page. 3. Enter your correct business and user details. 4. Note the email address chosen and Click "Register My Company" when complete. 5. You will receive an email with your unique password (keep this secure). 6. Login to the portal with the username/password. 7. You will be prompted to change your password on first login. Once registered, you should be able to access the project "F8306 Audiology AQP" where you will find the draft specification document within the description tab of the project (synopsis) for your information. Please note: Completion of the registration of attendance or actual attendance at the market Warming Event, does not constitute an expression of interest in this requirement. We recommend a maximum of two delegates per organization where applicable. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AQP AND IT IS IN NO WAY DIVIDED INTO LOTS! Additional information: The Market Warming Event (MWE) will be held on the Wednesday, 8th of March starting at 11.45am - 1pm at Wells Place Centre, Wells Place, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5LJ. The contracting authority wishes to engage with the market in order to form the final Audiology AQP specification. Organisations, who wish to attend this Market Warming Event, must be registered on the South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS) eTendering Portal "In-tend". If you are not already a registered supplier on our portal, you must sign up (free of charge) on In-Tend using the following guide. Instructions for Registering on the SoEPS Commissioning Support In-tend e-Tendering Portal 1. Browse to the SoEPS Commissioning Support portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning 2. Click the "Register" link on the left-hand side of the page. 3. Enter your correct business and user details. 4. Note the email address chosen and Click "Register My Company" when complete. 5. You will receive an email with your unique password (keep this secure). 6. Login to the portal with the username/password. 7. You will be prompted to change your password on first login. Once registered, you should be able to access the project "F8306 Audiology AQP" where you will find the draft specification document within the description tab of the project (synopsis) for your information. Please note: Completion of the registration of attendance or actual attendance at the market Warming Event, does not constitute an expression of interest in this requirement. We recommend a maximum of two delegates per organization where applicable. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f47504-59ab-49d2-956a-686153d23fa2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jan 2018 - 1 Apr 2020 | | 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 | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES (COMMISSIONING SUPPORT) | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO50 5PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central | | Westminster constituency | Eastleigh | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2017 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f47504-59ab-49d2-956a-686153d23fa2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f47504-59ab-49d2-956a-686153d23fa2 9th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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