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title: "Aural Toilette Service in Northamptonshire"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# Aural Toilette Service in Northamptonshire

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e133d9f4-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit seeking to commission the "Aural Toilette Service in Northamptonshire" as part of planning for healthcare services in the health sector. This service aims to provide aural toilet treatment to patients aged 18 and over, focusing on quality care that reduces waiting times and integrates well with GP referrals. The engagement for this opportunity is open until the end date of 23rd February 2018, with a set budget of £64,324 for a one-year contract commencing on 1st April 2016, which may be extended for an additional year.

This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in aural treatments or community health services, to expand their business reach in the East Midlands region. Companies that can demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare delivery and efficiency in service resources are well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should express their interest by contacting Rosalind Carter at the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit by the specified deadline.

## Notice

NHS Corby and NHS Nene CCG's are looking to commission a community based service providing aural toilet treatment closer to patients aged 18 years and over that is clinically effective, appropriate, convenient and easy to access. The aim is to deliver patient satisfaction through a high quality and responsive service by reducing waiting times for assessment and treatment. The community service will ensure efficient use of resources via a cost effective service model and contribute to the system wide ambition to ensure Right Care Right Time 1st time. Providers are expected to recognise that high quality health care is multi-disciplinary and should be delivered through good working relationships with other partners. The service will be expected: * To receive referrals from GP's for those that cannot be undertaken at practice level * To provide an outcome summary to the patient's GP once the course of treatment has been completed. * To help reduce the number of referrals to secondary care, where appropriate. * To take responsibility for undertaking audits on patient satisfaction Duration of Contract The contract will be for I year commencing on 1st April 2016 with an option to extend for a further year. Budget: PS64,324 If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please email Rosalind.Carter@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk by no later than 5.00pm on Friday 30th October 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d6c2bf-84c1-4576-8f6a-91fd0ea6e8b2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN3 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 10:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d6c2bf-84c1-4576-8f6a-91fd0ea6e8b2
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57fe7a32-2474-485f-90ee-3ae83119f1a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d6c2bf-84c1-4576-8f6a-91fd0ea6e8b2
  8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57fe7a32-2474-485f-90ee-3ae83119f1a1
  12th October 2015 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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