Scope
Reference
C395213
Description
Audiology outpatient first appointment awarded under PSR Competitive Process
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £50,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 June 2026
- 5 months, 13 days
Description of possible extension:
1 x 3 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- Suppliers from Lancashire
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Conditions of participation
Suppliers must demonstrate that they have the legal and financial capacity to perform the contract. This includes:
Being a legally registered entity with the authority to enter into a contract.
Not being subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds under the Procurement Act 2023.
Demonstrating financial stability by completing the relevant sections of the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ) provided in the eTendering Portal.
These conditions are assessed on a pass/fail basis and are proportionate to the nature and value of the contract.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 35.00% |
| Value | Cost | 30.00% |
| Service Sustainability | Quality | 20.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
| Improving Access | Quality | 5.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Audiology Insourced Staffing Invitation to Tender.pdf
Audiology Insourcing spec.pdf
Contracting authority
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZRP-9598-QTHD
Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Organisation type: Public authority - central government