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title: "Community Aural Microsuction Service (Acle Medical Centre)"
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# Community Aural Microsuction Service (Acle Medical Centre)

Buyer: NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c9f

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) pertains to the award of a contract for the provision of Community Aural Microsuction Services at Acle Medical Centre. This procurement is classified under the "Community health services" category and falls within the Norfolk region, specifically areas UKH15 and UKH16. The contract has been awarded under urgent conditions, bypassing the usual publication stages, to ensure continuity of services amidst ongoing reviews of previous procurement processes. The procedure follows an 'award without prior publication' method as per the Provider Selection Regime Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The award status is complete, with a contract covering an eight-month service period from 3rd May 2025 to 31st December 2025, finalised on 3rd May 2025. This decision was officially approved by the ICB Director of Finance on 26th June 2025.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare service delivery, specifically those with expertise in ear care and microsuction techniques. Companies experienced in handling complex cases that require precision in aural treatments can position themselves favourably in this market. The procurement process, although abbreviated, can serve as a benchmark for healthcare providers familiar with similar urgent service requirements under public health regulations. Large-scale providers, like the Acle Medical Centre, who can offer dependable quality and safety measures in a short timeframe, stand well-suited to compete effectively in this space. The focus on immediate risk mitigation to patient safety and quality of care at a fixed service price ensures an equitable ground for businesses adept at maintaining excellence in healthcare delivery while navigating regulatory frameworks.

## Notice

Aural Micro-suctioning service to provide ear wax removal locally, via an inter-practice referral, for more complex cases. Aural Micro-suctioning uses direct microscopic vision with a small suction tube to remove cerumen, discharge and debris present in the ear canal. The delicate ear structures are seen throughout the procedure by the clinician, so this technique is associated with the least risk to the ears and hearing mechanism.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A recent procurement exercise was subject to challenge and subsequently reviewed by the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel. The ICB has decided to complete an independent review of the previous procurement process ahead of finalising the procurement. An 8 month contract has been awarded to ensure continuity of service is maintained whilst this takes place. For this reason, an urgent award has been made for a Community Aural Microsuction Service for 8 months from 03/05/2025 to 31/12/2025. Acle Medical Partnership will receive approximately PS32,640 for 8 months activity, based on an IAP of 81.1% being applied, calculated on last year's activity/cost.

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Health Care Services Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Regulation 14 has been applied in this case as a recent procurement exercise has been subject to challenge and subsequent review by the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel. The ICB will also be completing an independent review of the previous procurement process ahead of finalising the procurement. This 8-month award will ensure continuity of service is maintained whilst this takes place. This decision provides transparency, fairness and acts in the best interest of patients and taxpayers and the decision was made by the Norfolk & Waveney ICB Executive Management Team (EMT) members on 9th June 2025 and approved by the ICB Director of Finance on 26th June 2025. No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were declared.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038840-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,640 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACLE MEDICAL CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038840-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/

## Provenance

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