--- title: "Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of AQP (Any Qualified Provider) Audiology Services - NHS Swale CCG - NHS/SoEPS/16.276 PIN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc89832e-91f7-4939-b258-7474c1ba70db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc89832e-91f7-4939-b258-7474c1ba70db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc89832e-91f7-4939-b258-7474c1ba70db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc89832e-91f7-4939-b258-7474c1ba70db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2017-02-09" --- # Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of AQP (Any Qualified Provider) Audiology Services - NHS Swale CCG - NHS/SoEPS/16.276 PIN Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc89832e-91f7-4939-b258-7474c1ba70db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc89832e-91f7-4939-b258-7474c1ba70db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc89832e-91f7-4939-b258-7474c1ba70db.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves NHS South of England Procurement Services, which is acting on behalf of NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). They are issuing a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Audiology Services specifically for NHS Swale CCG patients. This process is currently in the Planning stage, with an expected AQP Offer publication in early March 2017. The contract will begin on 1st July 2017 and will last for three years, with the option for a two-year extension. The service is categorised under Health and Social Work Services and will be located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that there are no guaranteed volumes of activity, as this is an AQP approach. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in audiology services. Companies that provide GP Direct Access Audiology Services or have experience with AQP models would be well-positioned to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply for this contract. As there will be regular performance meetings with the selected providers, this could also be a valuable opportunity for ongoing collaboration and service delivery enhancement within the NHS framework. ## Notice NHS South of England Procurement Services, acting on behalf of NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (the Commissioner) will be commencing an AQP Offer for the provision of GP Direct Access Audiology (DAA) Service for NHS Swale CCG patients. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise prospective providers of the Commissioners intention. NHS Swale CCG currently commissions audiology services from two providers under separate contracts. Following a market engagement event and feedback regarding the current tariff the CCG wishes to invite providers to apply to provide GP Direct Access Audiology Services for patients registered with an NHS Swale CCG GP through an AQP model. The CCG will have regular performance meetings (quarterly) with accredited AQP providers to review performance of the service. The contract will be for three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. Please note that as this is an AQP there are no guaranteed or indicative volumes of activity within the contract. The AQP Offer is expected to be published in early March 2017. A separate advert will be published announcing the start of the accreditation process and the opening of the AQP offer. This advert will include further information with regards to the procurement and how to access the documents. The commissioner reserves the right not to proceed with the Procurement, or any part thereof, or change the requirements as necessary at any time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/989f6cb8-527f-4f08-a3b0-a67f78f21d26 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Mar 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH10 7DP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | | Local authority | Crawley | | Electoral ward | Maidenbower | | Westminster constituency | Crawley | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2017 at 15:40 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/989f6cb8-527f-4f08-a3b0-a67f78f21d26 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/989f6cb8-527f-4f08-a3b0-a67f78f21d26 9th February 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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