Direct Access Adult Hearing Service for Age Related Hearing Loss

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement for the "Direct Access Adult Hearing Service for Age Related Hearing Loss," classified under ENT or audiologist services (CPV: 85121240). This contract was awarded on 20 January 2025, with a one-year term from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, and a total contract value of £34,804. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, thus exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This service involves assessing hearing needs, developing individual management plans and providing appropriate interventions in the London Borough of Enfield. This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in audiology services and healthcare management. The direct award approach favours existing providers but may still provide collaboration opportunities for companies offering complementary services or innovations in hearing loss treatment and patient care management.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large entities alike could find value in engaging with future similar procurements, leveraging the service provision model and quality standards demonstrated in this successful contract.