Community Ear Clearance - Aural Microsuction (Chet Valley Medical Practice)
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The procurement process for the "Community Ear Clearance - Aural Microsuction" service has been undertaken by the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board. This service, under the main procurement category of community health services, specifically involves aural micro-suctioning, aimed at providing ear wax removal for complex cases. The location for this service is the South Norfolk area, noted by the region code UKH17.
This process has transcended to the award stage as of 10th July 2025, following an urgent award due to procurement under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract has a duration of eight months, beginning from 3rd May 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2025, with the procurement method classified as 'limited' due to urgent circumstances. This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in community health services to expand their operations in the East of England.
The awarded contract, valued at £68,117 for eight months, indicates substantial financial benefits for service providers adept at delivering high-quality aural healthcare. Businesses equipped with the requisite skills and infrastructure to perform aural micro-suction with precision and care are particularly well-suited to contend in similar procurement scenarios. The successful supplier of this award is Chet Valley Medical Practice, indicating that practices with robust experience in these services are at an advantage in this and comparable future opportunities.
Aural Micro-suctioning service to provide ear wax removal locally, via an inter-practice referral, for more complex cases. Aural Micro-suctioning uses direct microscopic vision with a small suction tube to remove cerumen, discharge and debris present in the ear canal. The delicate ear structures are seen throughout the procedure by the clinician, so this technique is associated with the least risk to the ears and hearing mechanism.
A recent procurement exercise was subject to challenge and subsequently reviewed by the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel. The ICB has decided to complete an independent review of the previous procurement process ahead of finalising the procurement. An 8 month contract has been awarded to ensure continuity of service is maintained whilst this takes place. For this reason, an urgent award has been made for a Community Aural Microsuction Service in South Norfolk area for 8 months from 03/05/2025 to 31/12/2025. Chet Valley Medical Practice will receive approximately PS68,117 for 8 months activity, based on an IAP of 81.1% being applied, calculated on last year's activity/cost.
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