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title: "Community audiology screening and referral service and hearing aid support service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d8d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Community audiology screening and referral service and hearing aid support service

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d8d

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has recently awarded a contract for the provision of community audiology screening and referral services, along with a hearing aid support service. This procurement falls under the category of community health services in the services sector. The initiative, known for its community engagement, includes a self-referral portal and volunteer-led support services across Somerset care homes. Located in Taunton, UK (region UKK23), the procurement process was concluded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the contract awarded directly to the Royal National Institute for the Deaf. The contract, valued at £142,000, covers services from 31 March 2026 to 4 November 2026, signalling the beginning of a new service with an established provider.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in healthcare and community services. Businesses providing innovative health solutions or community engagement services could benefit from such contracts, as the procurement process prioritises quality, innovation, and social value. The requirement for volunteer-led initiatives in hearing aid support services also opens avenues for businesses adept in community outreach and support. With the procurement method focusing on direct awards within existing frameworks, businesses with proven track records in delivering public health services stand a better chance of participating in future tenders.

## Notice

The service will provide: A patient self-referral portal Volunteer led hearing aid support service across Somerset care homes Volunteer led community hearing aid support service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide: A patient self-referral portal Volunteer led hearing aid support service across Somerset care homes Volunteer led community hearing aid support service This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS142,000 This is a new service with a provider the Trust has worked with in the past. The expected contract dates will be 30/03/2026-29/03/2027.

### 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 30/03/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046879-2026 |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £142,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 09:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046879-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 14:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046554-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024596-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019655-2026
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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