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title: "Community Audiology - NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB"
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# Community Audiology - NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB

Buyer: NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05faa0

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## Summary

The NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board is initiating a tender process for the provision of a Community Audiology Service. This procurement, focusing on health services within the Birmingham and Solihull region (UKG3), is currently at the tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 25th June 2026 at 17:00 hrs. The service will cover adult non-complex audiology needs and will require providers to offer comprehensive geographical coverage, extending clinical support including hearing assessments and aftercare services to all applicable patients in urban and rural areas. The estimated contract value is £40,428,752 GBP, and providers must align with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using an open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for providers specialising in community-based health services. Companies with a robust background in audiology, domiciliary care, and those capable of servicing patients with additional needs such as translation or specialised testing facilities, are well-suited to this contract. Engaging in this tender can facilitate business growth through the expansion into new geographic areas and the strengthening of service portfolios. The procurement process encourages electronic submissions, providing accessibility for all interested parties willing to adhere to the submission conditions.

## Notice

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express interest in delivering an Adult non-complex Audiology Service in Birmingham and Solihull. 

The Adult Non-Complex Community Audiology service is for patients over 18 years of age, who meet the eligibility criteria set out in this specification. Patients must be registered with a Birmingham and Solihull GP practice for whom Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the responsible commissioner.

The service required is for a community based, adult screening and hearing assessment service, treatment including earwax removal and automated audiology in line with the GIRFT Community ENT Framework, hearing aid fitting (where required), follow-up and aftercare services. BSOL ICB is seeking to commission full geographical coverage of provision across rural and urban areas.

The Provider will need to meet the needs of eligible patients whose referral indicates:
* Sight loss/dual sensory loss;
* Requiring translation services including language, lip reading and sign language;
* Learning Disabilities - as special test facilities and techniques are needed;
* Requiring domiciliary care - the Provider must provide all parts of the service at the patient's domicile (including residential or nursing homes) where this is requested in writing by a GP.

Interested parties should express an interest by visiting https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and searching for project reference C450113. The closing date for submission of tenders is 25th June 2026 at 1700hrs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express interest in delivering an Adult non-complex Audiology Service in Birmingham and Solihull. 

The Adult Non-Complex Community Audiology service is for patients over 18 years of age, who meet the eligibility criteria set out in this specification. Patients must be registered with a Birmingham and Solihull GP practice for whom Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the responsible commissioner.

The service required is for a community based, adult screening and hearing assessment service, treatment including earwax removal and automated audiology in line with the GIRFT Community ENT Framework, hearing aid fitting (where required), follow-up and aftercare services. BSOL ICB is seeking to commission full geographical coverage of provision across rural and urban areas.

The Provider will need to meet the needs of eligible patients whose referral indicates:
* Sight loss/dual sensory loss;
* Requiring translation services including language, lip reading and sign language;
* Learning Disabilities - as special test facilities and techniques are needed;
* Requiring domiciliary care - the Provider must provide all parts of the service at the patient's domicile (including residential or nursing homes) where this is requested in writing by a GP.

Interested parties should express an interest by visiting https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and searching for project reference C450113. The closing date for submission of tenders is 25th June 2026 at 1700hrs. Additional information: This procurement exercise will be carried out under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply, save for those provisions in the Act which may be applicable under the Procurement Act 2023 (consequential and other amendments) Regulations 2025.

Renewal: On expiry of the initial 5 year period the commissioner at their sole discretion reserves the right to extend the contract for up to a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050426-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,428,752 |
| Lots value | £40,428,752 |
| 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 BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050426-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085012-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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