--- title: "Private Dispensing of Hearing Aids" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-120777" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120777" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120777.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120777.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP" published: "2022-04-26" --- # Private Dispensing of Hearing Aids Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-120777 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120777) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120777.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is seeking tenders for the "Private Dispensing of Hearing Aids", aimed at enhancing their audiology services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the healthcare industry and is located in Cardiff, Wales. The tender process is currently open, with submissions due by 18th May 2022 at 14:00. The winning contractor will collaborate with NHS to offer commercial hearing aids, with an income generation component involved. The authority has opted for an open procurement method, ensuring transparency in the selection process. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the audiology and healthcare sectors, particularly hearing aid manufacturers and suppliers, to partner with NHS Wales. Companies well-versed in providing hearing aids and related services would benefit significantly from this contract. The partnership allows businesses not only to expand their market presence but also to engage in a mutually beneficial arrangement that includes profit sharing, making it an appealing prospect for potential bidders. ## Notice The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board to work alongside a contractor to provide a hearing aid service. The NHS provides a totally free hearing aid service. The NHS 'behind the ear' range of hearing aids are adequate acoustically but are considered by many patients to be large and cosmetically unattractive. Currently adult patients who wish to obtain the small 'in the ear' style of hearing aid must purchase them from commercial hearing aid dealers unless they fulfil specific clinical criteria.The Audiology department wishes to work in partnership with a commercial hearing aid dealer. If an NHS patient expresses an interest in purchasing a commercial hearing aid, he or she will be referred to the commercial hearing aid dealer. If the referral results in a sale the profit will be divided between the Audiology Department and the hearing aid dealer. THIS IS AN INCOME GENERATION CONTRACT.https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml for the full specification of the CT scanner and to propose bids.NOTE: The authority is using eTender wales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information and record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=70945NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120777 Please note additional information on this procurement:1.The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part or annul the tendering process andnot award any contract.2.Bidders should note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out in the ITT and that save for matters of clarification or consistency the Contracting Authority will not negotiate the terms.3.The Contracting Authority will not accept completed ITT's after the stated closing date.4.All documents to be priced (where applicable)in sterling and all payments made in sterling.5.All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders.6.In reference to II.1.9 (Variants)to the extent permitted, if at all, in the tender documents.7.Prospective suppliers should note that NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services is acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale ULHB(WARef:68590)(WARef:70945)(WARef:71318)(WA Ref:120777) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120777 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 4TT | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Heath | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33185000 - Hearing aids ## Release History - 26 Apr 2022 at 12:15 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120777 ## Notice URLs - http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=70945NOTE - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120777 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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