Published date: 16 December 2021

Closed future opportunity - This means that a potential contract has passed its approach to market date. A buyer can choose to consider any supplier interest or convert this notice into an opportunity ready for live procurement.


Approach to market date: 16 December 2021

Contract summary

Industry

  • Hearing aids - 33185000

Location of contract

SE1 6LH

Value of contract

£246,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_292440/1023411

Published date

16 December 2021

Approach to market date

16 December 2021

Contract start date

31 March 2023

Contract end date

30 March 2027

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Non-exclusive Framework Agreement (FAG) for the supply to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the E-Direct and Stocked routes to market. Product range to include, but not limited to the supply of Hearing Aids (including Re-chargeable Hearing Aids), Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Made Ear Moulds that meet the requirements of users with varying levels of hearing loss. The Framework Agreement will provide access to hearing solutions for adults and children with both mild and or moderate hearing problems and servere-profound hearing problems. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £113,000,000.00 for the initial term of FAG, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the FAG. The estimated value over the total FAG term (including any extension options) is £246,000,000.00.

More information

Additional text

The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Applicants may be required to include evidence of this with their tender submission.
ISO9001:2015 accredited by the UKAS (or equivalent) to cover all segments of the Applicant's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, manufacturing, storage and distribution. Further information in respect of certification requirements will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement. If such certificates are not in the name of the Applicant then the Applicant must supply a copy of agreements setting out the authority and responsibilities of all parties in the supply chain.
The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during the subsequent 12 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment/bulk buy initiatives.
Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain and the Supplier, however 1) NHS Supply Chain, 2) any NHS Trust; 3) any other NHS entity; 4) any government department, agency or other statutory body and/or 5) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Supplier for any of the supplies and/or services under the Framework.
As part of its pre-tender strategy, NHS Supply Chain would also like to engage with suppliers of these products via a Request for Information (RFI). If you would like to complete the RFI in respect of the products which are the subject of this procurement then please follow the below instructions;
Portal Dashboard
SQs Open to All Suppliers
Select the link SQ_142 RFI Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Batteries and Custom Ear Moulds (Project Code_927)
Select 'my response' tab, Complete Questionnaire and submit.
Candidates wishing to complete the RFI must first register their expression of interest on Jaggaer via the following URL: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/.
If you are not already registered, complete the registration process first to allow access to express interest in this opportunity. Applicants will then until the 10th January 2022 to complete and return the RFI document. Candidates are encouraged to download the Supplier Handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Help centre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard.

About the buyer

Contact name

Alexandra Gothard

Address

NHS Supply Chain Unipart
Normanton
WF6 1TL
England

Telephone

+44 7929018002

Email

alexandra.gothard@supplychain.nhs.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health