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title: "Paediatric Audiology Insourcing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059866"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-03"
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# Paediatric Audiology Insourcing

Buyer: THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059866

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## Summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for Paediatric Audiology Insourcing services, focusing on clearing a backlog of 212 patients under the age of four requiring audiometry assessments. Categorised under Medical hospital services, this process targets the services industry and is located in Kings Lynn, UK (region UKH16). This Provider Selection Regime (PSR) follows the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, excluding Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and initially planned to run from the earliest possible start until 31st March 2026. The procurement stage has transitioned from planning to an updated tender stage noted on 3rd December 2025.

This tender opens up growth opportunities primarily for audiology service providers experienced in paediatric assessments and habilitations. Suitable businesses are those with STP-qualified professionals registered with HCPC and RCCP, possessing certificates from BAA and operating in accredited paediatric departments. Providers must deliver regular clinics for various paediatric audiology services and demonstrate up-to-date clinical competence through continuous professional development. Businesses meeting the outlined professional criteria stand to benefit from delivery contracts with a value of £15,000, providing long-term stability and market presence in this specialised medical service area.

## Notice

QEHKL have a backlog of 212 patients, aged under 4 that have been identified of hearing loss and therefore require an audiometry test, assessment and diagnosis. We are looking to insource for consultants that are able to deliver this activity on our behalf.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust are inviting tenders to provide insourcing services to deliver paediatric audiology services to 212 patients aged 0-4 years to clear the backlog. 

This is confirmation of the intention to follow the competitive process.

The contract will be expected to start asap and run to 31st March 2026. Additional information: Successful bidders will need to provide evidence that they can meet the following requirements:

For Paediatric Hearing Assessments 6 months+ ( includes VRA Testing) Clinics
1. STP qualified and HCPC registered as a clinical scientist in Audiology and/or holds a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent), is RCCP registered and holds the Higher Training Scheme (HTS) certificate from BAA in Paediatric assessment 6 months+ (or Master Level HTS accredited VRA module specifically for VRA work or Masters Level HTS accredited older child assessment module for older children)
2. Working in a paediatric IQIPS accredited service and/or a PASQAT2 green light department
3. Currently undertakes regular clinics (at least 1 per week) in paediatric assessment 6 months+
4. Holds a CPD record demonstrating being up to date with current practice.
5. Evidence of a regular appraisal (at least every 2 years) of clinical competence in this area of work.
For Paediatric Hearing Habilitation/Rehabilitation (3 months+) Clinics
1. STP qualified and HCPC registered as a clinical scientist in Audiology and/or holds a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent), is RCCP registered and holds the Higher Training Scheme (HTS) certificate from BAA in Paediatric habilitation.
2. Working in a paediatric IQIPS accredited service and/or a PASQAT2 green light department
3. Currently undertakes regular clinics (at least 2 per month) in paediatric hearing aid fitting and review
4. Holds a CPD record demonstrating being up to date with current practice.
5. Evidence of a regular appraisal (at least every 2 years) of clinical competence in this area of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079324-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KINGS LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Springwood |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH16 North and West Norfolk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111200 - Medical hospital services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 12:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079324-2025
- 11 Sep 2025 at 10:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055727-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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