Routine Age-Related Hearing Loss Services

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) has completed the procurement process for the "Routine Age-Related Hearing Loss Services" contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process falls under the industry category of ENT or audiologist services (CPV 85121240) and is targeted at providing hearing assessment and fitting of hearing aids for individuals over 55 registered with a GP in Devon. The contract was officially awarded on 26th February 2025, and it will be active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with an optional two-year extension.

The contracting stage is the award stage, and the procurement method was limited, specifically a direct award process B without a prior call for competition. Key service locations include Exeter and Plymouth (UKK region). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on audiology.

Both new and existing suppliers such as Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited, Scrivens Ltd, Express Diagnostics Ltd, and Audiological Science Ltd have been awarded the contracts, showcasing an inclusive approach that allows for business growth and expansion. Businesses with expertise in quality patient care, cost-effective service delivery, and those capable of meeting the contractual pricing structures and service conditions would be well-suited for this tender. The contract's activity-based payment system and the inclusion of an optional extension provide stable and potentially long-term business prospects for suppliers.