--- title: "NWL0040 Community Audiology Service - Brent" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ede69340-a12a-4a2c-8f5d-eaa568034fd3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ede69340-a12a-4a2c-8f5d-eaa568034fd3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ede69340-a12a-4a2c-8f5d-eaa568034fd3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ede69340-a12a-4a2c-8f5d-eaa568034fd3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2022-02-10" --- # NWL0040 Community Audiology Service - Brent Buyer: NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ede69340-a12a-4a2c-8f5d-eaa568034fd3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ede69340-a12a-4a2c-8f5d-eaa568034fd3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ede69340-a12a-4a2c-8f5d-eaa568034fd3.json) ## Summary The North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (NWL CCG) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "NWL0040 Community Audiology Service - Brent." This initiative aims to enhance audiology service access for the Brent GP registered population, focusing on individuals experiencing hearing and communication difficulties. Interested providers are invited to engage by 4th March 2022, with key services including assessment and fitting of hearing aids, counselling in line with national guidelines, and aligning services with NHS standards. The anticipated delivery address is located in Brent, United Kingdom, and this procurement falls under the category of health and social work services. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in audiology, rehabilitation services, and healthcare management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with a proven track record in delivering quality health services or supporting patients with complex needs. Successful engagement with the CCG could significantly contribute to business growth and foster long-term partnerships within the healthcare ecosystem. ## Notice NWL CCG requires a community audiology service to increase access to audiology services and meet the needs of the Brent GP registered population who are experiencing hearing and communication difficulties. The provider is required to assess, treat and monitor rehabilitation services for hearing impaired people who are referred under the service provision and provide an initial assessment of their hearing problem and determine whether they might benefit from hearing aids; and provide advice and guidance to existing users of hearing aids. Key services required include: - Assessment and fitting of hearing aids. - Counselling in line with national guidance and the NWL diagnostics pathway. - Delivery of service to the standards provided under the NHS Hearing Aid services MHAS programme, in accordance with current clinical protocols specified by the British Society of Audiology and the British Academy of Audiology. The Provider will need to have systems in place to accommodate patients who have complex needs unrelated to their hearing loss, such as sight loss, learning disabilities, dementia, autism or physical disabilities. The CCG currently has a contract in place with InHealth Limited to provide the services. The term of this contract is 6 months, 1st October 2021 - 31st March 2022 (value: PS160,980.00), during which time the CCG will review the needs of the service users and consider how (if relevant) it needs to: - Secure the needs of the people who use the services. - Improve the quality of the services. - Improve the efficiency through the services being provided in a standardised NWL-wide delivery model for community audiology service. NWL CCG is considering options for making future arrangements for these services beyond 1st April 2022 which may involve looking to tender the opportunity in the future. Any capable provider may come forward by 4th March 2022 to engage with the CCG. If it is the case that InHealth Limited is the only provider capable of delivering the services described, then the CCG will look to award a further contract to InHealth Limited for up to 2 years starting on 1st April 2022. During 2022, it is anticipated that NWL CCG will be succeeded by an Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any future contract and/or procurement opportunity may therefore be in the name of the ICB. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed9029b1-f3a5-4262-b251-c350a8346431 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 10 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Mar 2022 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 5JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Marylebone | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2022 at 15:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed9029b1-f3a5-4262-b251-c350a8346431 - 1 Feb 2022 at 13:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ee9c99-71af-4343-bfd0-db0fbd206168 - 28 Jan 2022 at 14:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5f52e97-36d0-467b-8057-dd69fd1cc4f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed9029b1-f3a5-4262-b251-c350a8346431 10th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ee9c99-71af-4343-bfd0-db0fbd206168 1st February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5f52e97-36d0-467b-8057-dd69fd1cc4f3 28th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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