---
title: "Community audiology screening and referral service and hearing aid support service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066279"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-04"
---

# Community audiology screening and referral service and hearing aid support service

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066279

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a community audiology screening and referral programme, combined with hearing aid support services. This initiative focuses on volunteer-led services across Somerset care homes, as well as a community hearing aid support service. Additionally, a self-referral portal with an integrated hearing test will be developed. Classified under community health services, this procurement involves the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with the awarding decision planned under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Set within the region of UKK23, the future notice date for this tender is 31 March 2026, with an estimated contract value of £142,000.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare service delivery, particularly those experienced in audiology and volunteer-led healthcare initiatives. Organisations with expertise in developing digital health platforms and self-referral systems are ideally suited to compete for this contract, as there is a need for innovation and efficiency in health service provision within Somerset. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their presence in the healthcare industry and contribute to enhancing local health solution capabilities.

## Notice

The service will provide: Volunteer led hearing aid support service across Somerset care homes Volunteer led community hearing aid support service Build a self-referral portal that includes a hearing test inbuilt

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide: Volunteer led hearing aid support service across Somerset care homes Volunteer led community hearing aid support service Build a self-referral portal that includes a hearing test inbuilt This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019655-2026 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 16:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019655-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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