---
title: "Adult Hearing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c140"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BURY CCG, NHS HEYWOOD MIDDLETON AND ROCHDALE CCG, NHS MANCHESTER CCG, NHS OLDHAM CCG, NHS SALFORD CCG, NHS STOCKPORT CCG, TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP CCG AND NHS TRAFFORD CCG"
published: "2021-06-29"
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# Adult Hearing Services

Buyer: NHS BURY CCG, NHS HEYWOOD MIDDLETON AND ROCHDALE CCG, NHS MANCHESTER CCG, NHS OLDHAM CCG, NHS SALFORD CCG, NHS STOCKPORT CCG, TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP CCG AND NHS TRAFFORD CCG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c140

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## Summary

The NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and seven other CCGs in Greater Manchester are conducting a procurement process titled "Adult Hearing Services." This joint procurement falls within the health and social work services category and aims to commence services on 1st October 2021, with an initial contract period of three years and an extension option for up to two additional years, totalling a maximum of five years until 30th September 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties were required to submit their applications by 12 noon on 27th January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health sector, particularly those specialising in audiology services and hearing aid provision. Companies that provide comprehensive services related to hearing assessment, rehabilitation, and aftercare would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract aims to improve service delivery for adults facing hearing and communication difficulties and encourages businesses with innovative solutions that align with the National Commissioning Framework to participate.

## Notice

The purpose of this Invitation to Apply (ITA) is to provide Bidders with sufficient information to enable them to compile a comprehensive response that meets the Procurement requirements for Adult Hearing (Audiology) - Any Qualified Provider process. This is a joint Procurement, with NHS BURY CCG, NHS HEYWOOD MIDDLETON AND ROCHDALE CCG, NHS MANCHESTER CCG, NHS OLDHAM CCG, NHS SALFORD CCG, NHS STOCKPORT CCG, NHS TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP CCG, NHS TRAFFORD CCG acting as the Contracting Authorities and responsible for managing the Contracts. The Contracting Authorities are inviting tenders from the market for the provision of Services intended to commence 1st October 2021, under an initial 3 year contract, with the option to extend for a further period of up to two years under a 3 + 2 arrangement, up to a maximum term of 5 years (1st October 2021 until 30th September 2026), subject to any restrictions placed nationally by NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this invitation to apply (ITA) for this Any Qualified Provider process should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 42490. To register on EU-Supply please log on to the following website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. The ITA documentation should be completed and submitted by 12 noon on 27.01.2021. An advert has also been placed in OJEU. Whilst the Contracting authorities may publish its expectations in regard to the current and future demand for the Services, it explicitly offers no guarantee of any levels of activity or income through the Framework and/or to any Provider. The contract value is an estimate and not guaranteed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the service is to provide a comprehensive service for adults experiencing hearing and communication difficulties who feel they might benefit from hearing assessment and rehabilitation including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support, in line with the National Commissioning Framework, other national guidance and local requirements. The vision for people with hearing problems is for them to receive high quality, efficient services delivered closer to home, or a more convenient location within accessible transport routes, with short waiting times and high responsiveness to the needs of local communities, free at the point of access. The purpose of this Invitation to Apply (ITA) is to provide Bidders with sufficient information to enable them to compile a comprehensive response that meets the Procurement requirements for Adult Hearing (Audiology) - Any Qualified Provider process. This is a joint Procurement, with NHS BURY CCG, NHS HEYWOOD MIDDLETON AND ROCHDALE CCG, NHS MANCHESTER CCG, NHS OLDHAM CCG, NHS SALFORD CCG, NHS STOCKPORT CCG, NHS TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP CCG, NHS TRAFFORD CCG acting as the Contracting Authorities and responsible for managing the Contracts. The Contracting Authorities are inviting tenders from the market for the provision of Services intended to commence 1st October 2021, under an initial 3 year contract, with the option to extend for a further period of up to two years under a 3 + 2 arrangement, up to a maximum term of 5 years (1st October 2021 until 30th September 2026), subject to any restrictions placed nationally by NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this invitation to apply (ITA) for this Any Qualified Provider process should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 42490. To register on EU-Supply please log on to the following website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. The ITA documentation should be completed and submitted by 12 noon on 27.01.2021. An advert has also been placed in Contracts Finder. Whilst the Contracting authorities may publish its expectations in regard to the current and future demand for the Services, it explicitly offers no guarantee of any levels of activity or income through the Framework and/or to any Provider. The contract value is an estimate and not guaranteed. Additional information: Oldham is acting as the 'co-ordinating commissioner' on behalf of the other 7 CCGs . The responsibility of the service is the joint responsibility of the 8 CCGs collectively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014797-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BURY CCG, NHS HEYWOOD MIDDLETON AND ROCHDALE CCG, NHS MANCHESTER CCG, NHS OLDHAM CCG, NHS SALFORD CCG, NHS STOCKPORT CCG, TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP CCG AND NHS TRAFFORD CCG |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BEACON MEDICAL SERVICES GROUP; COMPLETE PRICE EYEWEAR LIMITED T/AS THE OUTSIDE CLINIC; MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; MEDISCAN DIAGNOSTICS SERVICES; SALFORD ROYAL FOUNDATION TRUST; SCRIVENS; SPECSAVERS HEARCARE GROUP; TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014797-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sbs.co.uk
- https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:622756-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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