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title: "NHS NEW Devon (Eastern Locality) - Audiology Pilot (Adult and Children Services)"
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# NHS NEW Devon (Eastern Locality) - Audiology Pilot (Adult and Children Services)

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d99a1436-ea0f-42da-85c9-26e46c6e5290

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the "NHS NEW Devon (Eastern Locality) - Audiology Pilot (Adult and Children Services)" contract, aimed at delivering comprehensive audiology services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender was published on 18th October 2018, with a procurement method classified as an open procedure above the threshold. The contract, valued at £15,950,000, commenced on 1st June 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. Bidders had until 19th November 2018 to submit their proposals for this opportunity.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare services, audiology, and ancillary services for adults and children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise to contribute to a pilot programme that could influence future healthcare commissioning across Devon. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector while building valuable relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

NHS Northern, Eastern & Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NEW Devon CCG) will appoint either a Prime Contractor or Prime Provider in the Eastern locality of NHS NEW Devon CCG to ensure delivery of all audiology services, both routine and complex services for all children and adults. This will be a pilot initially to inform future commissioning decisions for audiology services across the county of Devon. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. For further information or to submit a bid for this opportunity please visit SCW's E-procurement portal on the attached web link below, all documents are free to access.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca2a3214-60bf-414a-b7fc-512d16e6ee8c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,350,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHIME SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2020 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca2a3214-60bf-414a-b7fc-512d16e6ee8c
- 18 Oct 2018 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d37814e-b4ad-4e46-bb9d-d8afdc4d1f7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca2a3214-60bf-414a-b7fc-512d16e6ee8c
  28th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d37814e-b4ad-4e46-bb9d-d8afdc4d1f7b
  18th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home
  Link to E-procurement portal

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