PRJ 2206 NHS NCL ICB Early Market Engagement Event for the Provision of Community Audiology Services for the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden and Enfield

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) is preparing for the procurement of Community Audiology Services, intended for the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, and Enfield. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an anticipated tender release date towards the end of September 2025, and contract awarding expected in January 2026. Service delivery is set to commence on 1st April 2026.

The procurement is classified under community health services and falls within the services category, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Interested parties are invited to participate in an Early Market Engagement Event on 12th September 2025, aiming to gather insights and information pertinent to the upcoming tender. Prospective bidders must update their profiles on the Central Digital Platform prior to tender release to facilitate the tender response.

The contracts will last for an initial three years with the option to extend up to a maximum of five years, subject to the volume and cost stipulations. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in healthcare services delivery. Businesses offering robust community-based audiology services and capable of managing end-to-end referral processes will find this tender especially fitting.

The framework intends to support NHS North Central London ICB's goals of prevention, early intervention, and reducing health inequalities, which aligns with interests of firms experienced in handling similar health service provisions. Companies well-versed in delivering consistent and equitable healthcare services across various regions will be suitably positioned to compete for the contract and enrich their project portfolio while fostering community health improvements.