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The procurement process involves the NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "Audiology Adult Hearing Service (non-Complex) - CMT-1381", falls under the services category, specifically ENT or audiologist services. It aims to provide adult hearing services to support individuals with hearing and communication difficulties in Staffordshire.
The procurement has progressed to the Award stage, with the contract formally awarded on 1st October 2025. The service duration is from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, with a total contract value of approximately £444,286. This contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, in line with the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023.
This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audiology services. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality hearing assessments and rehabilitation, including the utilisation of advanced hearing aids, can expand their service reach by participating in this procurement. The contract is specifically awarded to providers that have consistently delivered satisfactory services under their previous engagements, highlighting the importance of quality and reliability in service provision.
Business growth can be achieved by aligning with the healthcare standards required by the NHS and leveraging efficient operational capabilities to meet the service demands within Staffordshire.
Adult hearing services (Audiology) providing support for adults experiencing hearing and communication difficulties who feel that they might benefit from a hearing assessment and rehabilitation, including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support. The ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C, where the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the contract is not changing considerably. This is a zero based contract based on activity and local prices. The contract expenditure for 2024/25 was PS493,651. Based on this, this award is for the 2025/26 bringing the lifetime value of the contract to the value of c. PS444,286 The dates between which the services are intended to be provided are: 01/10/2025 to 30/09/2026.
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