Derbyshire Adult Community Audiology Service

Location

Derby

Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (CSU), on behalf of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board ("the Commissioner") sought expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of a Derbyshire Adult Community Audiology Service.

Total Quantity or Scope

NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB (DDICB) commissions an adult (18+) direct access community audiology service. This service provides hearing assessments and, if necessary, the supply and fitting of one or two hearing aids along with follow-up support. Patients 55 and older can self-refer, whereas those younger than 55 require a GP referral. In the 2024/25 period, it delivered roughly a total of 63,793 interventions (this activity consisted of assessments, all aftercare appointments and fitting appointments). Please note this data does not contain Glossop activity, but the Glossop area will be included as a part of this service from 1st April 2026 onwards.A competitive Provider Selection Regime (PSR) procurement process was undertaken to implement a patient choice model, similar to that previously described (under historical procurement regimes/legislation) as an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) model. As a result of this tender process, the ICB intends to award zero volume, zero value contracts to providers that are capable and met the relevant requirements. The contract duration for this service will be 3-years with up to a 2-year extension option. The maximum indicative budget available for the service is expected to be circa £4.8m per annum.This notice is to communicate the intention to award contracts under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process to the successful providers. The contracts awarded will commence 01st April 2026.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

The contract is for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the Commissioner.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services
• 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 9th February 2026. This contracts have not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award contracts under the competitive process of the PSR.If you have wish to make a written representation regarding this intention to award please contact: ddicb.partnerships@nhs.netThe award decision has been made by the NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB Governing Body on 15th January 2026.There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision.The relative importance of the Key Criteria incorporated within the service was as follows:1. Quality and Innovation: Pass/Fail2. Value: Pass/Fail3. Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability: Pass/Fail4. Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice: Pass/Fail5. Social Value: Pass/FailThe rationale for awarding to the preferred providers was that they passed all requirements associated with the Basic Selection Criteria and Key Criteria, clearly demonstrating their ability to deliver the requirements of the service within their submission for this Provider Selection Process.