Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board
Stafford Education & Enterprise Park, Weston Road,
Stafford
ST18 0BF
Contact
Emma Hardman
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
NHS Organisation Data Service
QNC000
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Audiology Services - North Staffordshire
Reference number
CMT-1379
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Adult hearing services (Audiology) providing support for adults experiencing hearing and communication difficulties who feel that they might benefit from a hearing assessment and rehabilitation, including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support. Ensuring accessibility for the population of North Staffordshire
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-057753
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.2) Other additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.
The date of contract award was 1st October 2025 and dates between which the services are intended be provided are: 01/10/2025 to 30/09/2026. This service is provided in both North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
This is a zero based contract based on activity and local prices.
The contract expenditure for 2024/25 was £243,376. Based on this and efficiencies identified, this award is for the 2025/26 bringing the lifetime value of the contract to the value of c. £219,128