Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Bury CCG, NHS Heywood Middleton and Rochdale CCG, NHS Manchester CCG, NHS Oldham CCG, NHS Salford CCG, NHS Stockport CCG, Tameside & Glossop CCG and NHS Trafford CCG
Various
Greater Manchester
Contact
Laura Davies
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD - North West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Adult Hearing Services
Reference number
EU Supply Reference 42490
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Invitation to Apply (ITA) is to provide Bidders with sufficient information to enable them to compile a comprehensive response that meets the Procurement requirements for Adult Hearing (Audiology) - Any Qualified Provider process. This is a joint Procurement, with NHS BURY CCG, NHS HEYWOOD MIDDLETON AND ROCHDALE CCG, NHS MANCHESTER CCG, NHS OLDHAM CCG, NHS SALFORD CCG, NHS STOCKPORT CCG, NHS TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP CCG, NHS TRAFFORD CCG acting as the Contracting Authorities and responsible for managing the Contracts. The Contracting Authorities are inviting tenders from the market for the provision of Services intended to commence 1st October 2021, under an initial 3 year contract, with the option to extend for a further period of up to two years under a 3 + 2 arrangement, up to a maximum term of 5 years (1st October 2021 until 30th September 2026), subject to any restrictions placed nationally by NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care.
Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this invitation to apply (ITA) for this Any Qualified Provider process should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 42490. To register on EU-Supply please log on to the following website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. The ITA documentation should be completed and submitted by 12 noon on 27.01.2021.
An advert has also been placed in OJEU.
Whilst the Contracting authorities may publish its expectations in regard to the current and future demand for the Services, it explicitly offers no guarantee of any levels of activity or income through the Framework and/or to any Provider. The contract value is an estimate and not guaranteed.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of the service is to provide a comprehensive service for adults experiencing hearing and communication difficulties who feel they might benefit from hearing assessment and rehabilitation including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support, in line with the National Commissioning Framework, other national guidance and local requirements.
The vision for people with hearing problems is for them to receive high quality, efficient services delivered closer to home, or a more convenient location within accessible transport routes, with short waiting times and high responsiveness to the needs of local communities, free at the point of access.
The purpose of this Invitation to Apply (ITA) is to provide Bidders with sufficient information to enable them to compile a comprehensive response that meets the Procurement requirements for Adult Hearing (Audiology) - Any Qualified Provider process. This is a joint Procurement, with NHS BURY CCG, NHS HEYWOOD MIDDLETON AND ROCHDALE CCG, NHS MANCHESTER CCG, NHS OLDHAM CCG, NHS SALFORD CCG, NHS STOCKPORT CCG, NHS TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP CCG, NHS TRAFFORD CCG acting as the Contracting Authorities and responsible for managing the Contracts. The Contracting Authorities are inviting tenders from the market for the provision of Services intended to commence 1st October 2021, under an initial 3 year contract, with the option to extend for a further period of up to two years under a 3 + 2 arrangement, up to a maximum term of 5 years (1st October 2021 until 30th September 2026), subject to any restrictions placed nationally by NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care.
Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this invitation to apply (ITA) for this Any Qualified Provider process should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 42490. To register on EU-Supply please log on to the following website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. The ITA documentation should be completed and submitted by 12 noon on 27.01.2021.
An advert has also been placed in Contracts Finder.
Whilst the Contracting authorities may publish its expectations in regard to the current and future demand for the Services, it explicitly offers no guarantee of any levels of activity or income through the Framework and/or to any Provider. The contract value is an estimate and not guaranteed.
two.2.14) Additional information
Oldham is acting as the 'co-ordinating commissioner' on behalf of the other 7 CCGs . The responsibility of the service is the joint responsibility of the 8 CCGs collectively.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Any qualified provider process.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 249-622756
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 May 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Beacon Medical Services Group
Parkway House,
Manchester
M22 4DB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Complete Price Eyewear Limited T/As The Outside Clinic
Old Town Court
Swindon
SN1 3EP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mediscan Diagnostics Services Ltd
Tameside Business Park, The Forum B2-36 Windmill
Denton
M34 3QS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scrivens Ltd
Scrivens House 60 Islington Row Middleway
Birmingham
B15 1PH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Specsavers Hearcare Group
La Villiaze St. Andrews
Guernsey
GY6 8YP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Salford Royal Foundation Trust
Mayo Building Stott Lane
Salford
M68HD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Fountain St, Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside
OL6 9RW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS Improvement
London
Country
United Kingdom