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title: "Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group and Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group - Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for the Provision of Community Audiology Services"
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# Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group and Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group - Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for the Provision of Community Audiology Services

Buyer: NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028b99

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## Summary

The NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group, alongside the NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, has undertaken a public procurement process for Community Audiology Services through an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) approach. This contract, designated WA9248, falls under the health services category and is structured to last for an initial period of five years, with a potential extension of two additional years. The procurement stage is currently complete, having adhered to the open procedure as governed by the Light Touch Regime set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with the deadline for bid submissions having been 2nd March 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in audiology and related support services. Companies that can provide high-quality, efficient healthcare options—especially those aligned with community needs and that offer timely access and personalised care—will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers across the spectrum, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger health providers, may all find a suitable role in contributing to the seamless delivery of audiology services aimed at enhancing patient care in the community.

## Notice

NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") and NHS Oxfordshire CCG sought to commission Community Audiology Services via an Any Qualified Provider ("AQP") process. The contract length will be for an initial 5 years, with potential to extend for up to a further 2 years. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") and NHS Oxfordshire CCG sought to commission Community Audiology Services via an Any Qualified Provider ("AQP") process. The aim is to provide a comprehensive and seamless service for adults experiencing hearing and communication difficulties where they might benefit from hearing assessment and rehabilitation including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support. The vision for people with hearing problems is for them to receive high quality, efficient services aligned to their social and psychological needs, delivered closer to home, with short waiting times and high responsiveness to the needs of local communities, free at the point of access. The broad outcomes required of the service are specified below: * Increased choice and control as to where and when their treatment is delivered * Personalised care; * Timely access * Benefits from chosen interventions. * Reduction in communication difficulties due to poor hearing; * Timely direct referral or signposting to other local; * Direct onward referral to secondary care as appropriate * Clear guidance and information for patients and their families * Choice of hearing intervention; * High levels of satisfaction when accessing the service; The contract length will be for an initial 5 years, with potential to extend for up to a further 2 years. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Options: The contract includes an option for extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024479-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,034,225 |
| Lots value | £17,034,225 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Additional buyers | NHS OXFORDSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AUDIOLOGICAL SCIENCE; BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; CIRRUS HOUSE, 10 EXPERIAN WAY, NOTTINGHAM, NG2 1EP; OUTSIDE CLINIC; ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; SCRIVENS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024479-2021
- 20 Jan 2021 at 08:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001125-2021
- 19 Jan 2021 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001091-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.buckinghamshireccg.nhs.uk
- http://www.oxfordshireccg.nhs.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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