--- title: "Audiology Service for NHS Isle of Wight CCG" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0293de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0293de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0293de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0293de.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ISLE OF WIGHT CCG" published: "2021-02-17" --- # Audiology Service for NHS Isle of Wight CCG Buyer: NHS ISLE OF WIGHT CCG Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0293de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0293de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0293de.json) ## Summary The NHS Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking to contract an Audiology Service for adults aged 55 and over. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and is set to conclude the tender period on 19th March 2021. The procurement method is selective, employing a competitive procedure with negotiation. The service is required to address significant capacity gaps in routine age-related hearing loss on the Isle of Wight, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2021, initially for three years, with a possible extension of up to three additional years. The total contract value is £1,800,000 over the full six-year period. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and audiology sectors, particularly those that can provide services related to hearing loss management and support for the elderly. Companies capable of delivering efficient, high-quality audiology services or those already familiar with the Increasing Capacity Framework may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. The urgency of addressing the capacity gaps highlighted by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust creates a competitive environment for businesses that can ensure continuity and improve service delivery in this essential healthcare area. ## Notice NHS Isle of Wight CCG intend to Direct Award the Audiology Service for 55+ adults to Specsavers Hearcare from the 1st April 2021. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) is a regional audiology centre that provides a specialist hearing loss service and has identified that there is a significant capacity gap for routine age related hearing loss. The Trust has not been able to maintain the 6-week diagnostic target (First) during the pandemic and the fitting of hearing aids is around 52 weeks+. PHU have given short notice to all CCGs who currently hold a contract with them to inform them that they will not be able to continue with the routine element of the hearing loss service as of 1st April 2021. Specsavers are the only provider on the island that are currently offering this community service under the Increasing Capacity Framework and previously identified to undertake the backlog. The Isle of Wight CCG in the interest of patient safety with continuity of service, efficiency and need wish to Direct Award to Specsavers Hearcare to provide a new routine adult 55+ routine age related hearing loss service from 1st April 2021 for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further three years. The contract value below is for the full 6years (3+3 years) ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Isle of Wight CCG intend to Direct Award the Audiology Service for 55+ adults to Specsavers Hearcare from the 1st April 2021. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) is a regional audiology centre that provides a specialist hearing loss service and has identified that there is a significant capacity gap for routine age related hearing loss. The Trust has not been able to maintain the 6-week diagnostic target (First) during the pandemic and the fitting of hearing aids is around 52 weeks+. PHU have given short notice to all CCGs who currently hold a contract with them to inform them that they will not be able to continue with the routine element of the hearing loss service as of 1st April 2021. Specsavers are the only provider on the island that are currently offering this community service under the Increasing Capacity Framework and previously identified to undertake the backlog. The Isle of Wight CCG in the interest of patient safety with continuity of service, efficiency and need wish to Direct Award to Specsavers Hearcare to provide a new routine adult 55+ routine age related hearing loss service from 1st April 2021 for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further three years. The contract value below is for the full 6years (3+3 years) Renewal: An option to extend is available for up to 3 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003191-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | Lots value | £1,800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ISLE OF WIGHT CCG | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2021 at 14:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003191-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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