Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS LONDON COMMERCIAL HUB
4th Floor - Unex Tower, 5 Station Street
London
E151DA
Contact
Kiran Uppal
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
NHS Organisation Data Service
QMF
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://nclhealthandcare.org.uk/icb/about
Buyer's address
https://nclhealthandcare.org.uk/icb/about
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
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Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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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 NCL ICB Community Audiology Services for the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden and Enfield
Reference number
PRJ 2206 NCL ICB
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist 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 duration of the proposed contracts will be three (3) years with two additional options (at the sole discretion of the Authority) to extend the contract for up to one 1 year each, equating to a maximum possible duration of five (5) years (3+1+1).
The ICB has an expected envelope of £6,868,038 (exc VAT) for the initial 3 year contract, or £11,446,730 (exc VAT) if all extension options are used for a 5 year contract.
This will be a cost and volume contract therefore will be subject to activity delivered alongside relevant Indicative Activity Plans.
The Go live date for the Service is 1st July 2026.
The contract(s) will be between the successful provider(s) and North Central London ICB.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £11,446,730
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Barnet
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI71 - Barnet
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Camden
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 Camden 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Enfield
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI54 - Enfield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 November 2025
Local time
4:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 November 2025
Local time
5:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-052607
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
London
Country
United Kingdom