Published date: 30 May 2019

This notice was replaced on 2 September 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 2 September 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

GHNKCAHAQP1

Published date

30 May 2019

Closing date

26 August 2019

Contract start date

1 October 2019

Contract end date

30 September 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Any Qualified Provider (AQP), Adult Hearing Service for those aged 55 years and above with age related hearing loss, that are part of the registered population across the Calderdale, Huddersfield and North Kirklees CCGs footprint.

The Adult Hearing Service will offer a direct access service aimed at adults aged 55 and over experiencing difficulties with their hearing and communication and where a GP considers they may benefit from hearing assessment and care.

Any provider will be eligible to apply for this AQP contract if they can demonstrate compliance and competency against the specified criteria published within the tender documents.

The NHS supports the need to develop improved access to direct access services as part of the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice options for Patients. Local services will improve access to care that is delivered at the right time and in the right place.

The overarching aims of the service are to:
• Provide increased patient choice and control as to where and when their treatment is delivered - providing on-going care closer to home
• Provide timely access to hearing assessment, fitting and follow-up
• Provide personalised care for all patients accessing the service
• Contribute to high levels of satisfaction from patients accessing the service
• Contribute to high levels of satisfaction from GPs referring into the service
• Support a reduction in social isolation and consequent mental ill health (i.e. depression and onset of dementia)
• Improve quality of life for patients, their families/carers and communication partners
• To continually work with stakeholders to develop and improve services

It should be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded. The payment information is detailed in the service specification.

More information

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Additional text

It is anticipated that this tender will open on the 3 June 2019.
Once opened if you would like to submit a tender for this service, please express your interest by registering on the BRAVO e-procurement portal website
https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk, reference itt_4844.

Once registered potential providers will be able to complete their submission.

The CCG reserves the right to withdraw this notice or to amend anticipated timelines.

About the buyer

Contact name

Brenda Powell

Address

5th Floor, F Mill, Dean Clough Mills
HALIFAX
HX35AX
England

Telephone

01484 464262

Email

brenda.powell@greaterhuddersfieldccg.nhs.uk