--- title: "NHS Kirklees CCG: Microsuction Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dc26" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02dc26" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dc26.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dc26.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS KIRKLEES CCG" published: "2021-09-07" --- # NHS Kirklees CCG: Microsuction Service Buyer: NHS KIRKLEES CCG Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dc26 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02dc26) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02dc26.json) ## Summary The NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group is conducting a procurement process for the Microsuction Service, aimed at serving the population of Kirklees. This contract will be operational until 31 March 2023, with a possible 12-month extension. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 30 September 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £406,000, and the service is classified under health services in the public procurement category. Providers are expected to mobilise by 1 November 2021, following the open procedure outlined in the tender documentation. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in ear care services, to engage with the NHS and enhance their market presence. Businesses that offer compliance and competency in delivering community-based microsuction services, including those providing general ear care advice and education, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. This initiative not only aims to improve patient access to care but also aligns with NHS efforts to reduce waiting times, thereby creating a market for innovative and efficient healthcare solutions. ## Notice NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking to procure a Microsuction Service for the population of Kirklees until 31 March 2023, with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months, using the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) route. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking to procure a Microsuction Service for the population of Kirklees until 31 March 2023, with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months, using the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) route. Any provider who can demonstrate compliance and competency against the specific criteria published within the tender documents are invited to apply for this contract opportunity. The NHS supports the need to develop improved access to care closer to home as part of the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice options for patients. The need to develop a community based Microsuction service provision is supported by National Institute of Clinic of Excellence as part of a service strategy to improve access to ear care delivered at the right stage of the patient care pathway. The service aims to meet the needs of people with hearing impairment associated with ear wax. The CCG is ideally looking for up to 3 providers to cover the geographical area of Kirklees with services accessible to the whole of the population of Kirklees. The overarching aims of the service are: * To provide Microsuction in community settings including primary care (i.e., GP practices) and other accessible locations. * To provide general ear care advice and education and promote self- management prior to medical intervention. * To improve the pathway of care for people with hearing loss by removing ear wax prior to any referral for audiology assessment. * To provide equitable timely access to Microsuction in community, primary care and other settings and reduce unnecessary referrals to secondary care. * To ensure that Microsuction is appropriate, necessary, clinically correct, of high quality, with timely access * To ensure equity of access across the CCG population. The tariff for the service will be PS35 for one ear and PS60 for two ears, the CCG is intending that overall activity will be capped at 1,165 Kirklees procedures (based on both ears) during the remainder of the 2021/22 contract year, with the activity for 2022/23 capped at 2,800 Kirklees procedures. It should be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded. The payment information will be detailed in the service specification included in the tender documents at the time of publication. Providers are expected to mobilise a service by 1 November 2021, if a provider is unable to mobilise within 3 months of the expected service commencement date of 1 November 2021 the CCG reserves the right to withdraw the contract. Please note NHS Calderdale CCG may join the service at a future date during the lifetime of the contract. Additional information: If you would like to submit a tender for this service, please express your interest by registering on the NHS Sourcing e-procurement portal website www.nhssourcing.co.uk, reference itt_5439. Once registered potential providers will be able to complete their submission. NHS Kirklees CCG reserves the right to withdraw this notice or to amend anticipated timelines. Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 Months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022203-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £406,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 KIRKLEES CCG | | Locality | HUDDERSFIELD | | Post town | Huddersfield | | Postcode | HD1 2LR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Newsome | | Westminster constituency | Huddersfield | | Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 7 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022203-2021 - 1 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021687-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.kirkleesccg.nhs.uk - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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