Audiology Services

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited for the provision of Audiology Services across the North-East Hampshire, Farnham, and East Berkshire regions. The contract, valued at £1,601,987.00, will span a 12-month period from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime and was executed due to urgent circumstances, without a prior call for competition.

The decision was ratified by the ICB's Provider Selection and Contracting Group to address immediate risks in equity of provision, making use of a limited procurement method. The contract's nature, classified under miscellaneous health services (CPV code 85140000), acknowledges the urgency in response to changes in the ICB landscape. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in audiology.

Companies capable of delivering quality health solutions and adapting to evolving healthcare landscapes would find this contract an advantageous opportunity. Although the primary supplier has been selected, businesses engaging in similar services should anticipate future openings as the service undergoes review, presenting potential collaborations or subsequent tender opportunities. This contract exemplifies the benefits of having the agility to respond to urgent healthcare needs within specified localities.