---
title: "QHM-2025-8951 Audiology Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0580f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-09-17"
---

# QHM-2025-8951 Audiology Service

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0580f0

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has successfully awarded the contract for the 'QHM-2025-8951 Audiology Service', classified under 'ENT or audiologist services', to an existing provider. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a Direct Award Process C. The contract commences on 1st April 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £8,107.00. The procurement method was 'limited', without pre-publication of a call for competition, and the process confirmed compliance with the Provider Selection Regime requirements, managing conflicts of interest effectively. The services will be delivered in the UKC region, specifically from Sunderland, offering audiology services throughout the duration of the contract.

The awarded contract for audiology services presents a concentrated opportunity for businesses with expertise in the healthcare sector, particularly those providing ENT or audiologist services. This tender, with services delivered in the north-east region of England, is ideal for established providers aiming to strengthen their portfolio within NHS frameworks. The implications for business growth include reinforcing the existing service reputation and securing a foothold in the public health sector. Moreover, businesses with previous experience and a focus on quality and cost efficiency are particularly well-positioned to leverage this contract for further opportunities within this specialised field.

## Notice

Audiology Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Audiology Service 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 PS8107. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/07/2026 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 15th August 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/057251-2025 |
| 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 | £8,107 |

## 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OUTSIDE CLINIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 10:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057251-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050835-2025
- 15 Aug 2025 at 15:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049274-2025
- 4 Aug 2025 at 19:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045884-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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