Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Laycock PDC, Laycock Street
London
N11TH
Contact
Kiran Uppal
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
NHS Organisation Data Service
QMJ
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://nclhealthandcare.org.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned 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
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
Reference number
PRJ 2206 NHS NCL ICB
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") are seeking to commission Community Audiology Services for the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden and Enfield.
The proposed contract duration will be an initial duration of 3 years with further options to extend for 1 year + 1 year, equating to a maximum contract duration of 5 years.
The ICB has an expected envelope of £2,070, 944 per year (3 year £6,212,832)
This will be a cost and volume contract therefore will be subject to activity delivered.
The contract(s) will be between the successful provider(s) and North Central London ICB.
The Market Engagement Event and Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
For parties interested in the opportunity, an Early Market Engagement Event will be held on 12th September 2025, at 14:00 HRS GMT via Microsoft Teams, where further information will be provided. The event will be approx 60 minutes in duration.
For an invite to the event, please email procurement lead Kiran Uppal at the email address k.uppal3@nhs.net, providing your name, organisation, role and the email addresses of up to 2 people who will attend the event. A Microsoft Teams meeting invite will be sent to you in response.
Please confirm your attendance by 10th September 11:59 PM GMT.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Further information on the opportunity
North Central London ICB is transforming the community audiology services across NCL.
We are looking for a provider(s) to deliver:
- A single point of referral for the independent sector, to support end to end referral management, and onward referral if required. This will provide a consistent access point in the community for primary care practitioners.
- Community audiology services across Barnet, Camden and Enfield to ensure equitable access
- Delivery of a core clinical offer to provide consistency and equitable services.
This will support the ICB's key priorities prevention and early intervention, reducing health inequalities, and contributes to improving elective recovery waiting times.
The tender release date is anticipated towards the end of September 2025, with award in January 2026. Service go live is anticipated for 1st April 2026.
Please note all potential bidders must ensure they are registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) prior to tender release. Your profile on CDP will automatically populate a number of core areas in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and cannot be edited within the tender. You CDP profile MUST be up to date and correct prior to tender release to avoid issues during the tender response period.
The e-procurement portal which will be utilised is the Atamis Health Family Portal. Details on how to access will be within the tender release notice on Find Tender.
This Market Engagement process is being managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub (hosted by NHS North East London) on behalf of NHS North Central London (NCL) ICB.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 January 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No