---
title: "QHM-2025-7573 AQP Audiology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0580e5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-09-17"
---

# QHM-2025-7573 AQP Audiology

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0580e5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "QHM-2025-7573 AQP Audiology" has been facilitated by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This procurement falls under the health services industry category, specifically targeting ENT or audiologist services. The procurement is set to take place in the North East (UKC) region of England. Currently, the process is in the award stage, with the contract already formalised to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026, boasting a total contract value of £1,178,227. The procurement was executed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilising a direct award process without a prior competitive tender, as it is outside the scope of the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audiological services, particularly those capable of meeting high-quality standards in line with existing contract requirements. Companies with significant experience and capabilities in providing healthcare services, especially within the regions of North East England, would be well-placed to compete for similar future contracts. As the process emphasised the continuity of service and adherence to strict regulatory criteria, businesses with a proven track record in delivering consistent, high-quality healthcare services would stand to benefit and potentially grow their market presence through successful engagement with such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Audiology

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Audiology The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS1178227. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date:31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 15/08/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057250-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 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 | £1,178,227 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECSAVERS HEARCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 10:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057250-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050809-2025
- 15 Aug 2025 at 15:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049270-2025
- 4 Aug 2025 at 18:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045872-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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